Booz Allen Hamilton · 15 hours ago
Kubernetes Platform Engineer, Senior
Fayetteville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is a leading consulting firm, and they are seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining distributed platform services, automating installations, and providing technical expertise to enhance overall platform performance.
Cyber SecurityCloud ComputingConsultingIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operating and maintaining distributed and managed platform services
Automating the installation, configuration, and ongoing support of system components
Tuning systems for performance, reliability, and efficiency
Planning and managing software releases and feature deployments
Supporting users through platform consolidation and optimization efforts
Occasional administration of server hardware and software
Enforcement of security best practices and procedures
Troubleshooting and resolution of system issues
Staying current with operating systems, software analysis techniques, and emerging technologies
Proactively researching and recommending future technical directions or projects to leadership
Providing technical expertise and guidance in the development or modification of software programs and applications to improve overall platform and operating system performance
Collaborating with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in hybrid cloud and edge-based platforms to develop, test, and deploy secure containerized solutions
Qualification
Required
Experience with containerization technologies, micro-service network architecture, and CI/CD tools, including GitLab
Experience administering storage and networking environments, performing network and requirement analysis, system availability reviews, and risk assessments
Experience managing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining platforms and integration tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Helm, EKS, and Ceph
Experience migrating applications in hybrid cloud, disconnected, or air-gapped environments
Experience writing automation and provisioning scripts such as Ansible playbooks, Linux automation, Windows PowerShell, and basic API integrations
Experience operating at a high technical level across all phases of systems engineering activities
Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
Preferred
5+ years of experience with general IT or software engineering
Experience supporting enterprise air-gapped environments
Experience working in Agile environments using collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Discourse, or RocketChat
Experience with configuration management and Git-centric CI/CD workflows such as GitLab
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code environments and practices
Experience with cloud-hosted environments and associated service dependencies
Knowledge of enterprise IT systems and modernization strategies
Knowledge of Python scripting, Ansible playbooks, and basic API or automation scripting
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Wikan
Senior Technology Consultant/Creative Director
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