Platform Engineer, Lead Security Clearance
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-07-17
Listing for:
Booz Allen Hamilton
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: R0243044 Platform Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to "harness the cloud," but not everyone knows how. As a Dev Ops engineer, you're eager to build, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client's needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. We need you to develop container management sof tware to solve some of our clients' toughest challenges. This role not only leads the architecture, design, and implementation of secure and scalable cloud and edge computing platforms, but also plays a hands-on part in development, delivery, and troubleshooting.
You will guide team members on best practices for deploying in a repeatable and secure manner but also ensure underlying reliability of a platform as it undergoes rapid development and deployments. You'll drive productization efforts, directly improve platform reliability through active involvement, and oversee Dev Sec Ops automation across multiple classification domains-emphasizing technical execution and problem-solving as much as architectural leadership.
You'll recommend resources that will help your client manage and securely adopt containers. Additionally, you'll continue to strengthen your Dev Ops skills while supporting the development of critical cloud platforms. Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good. What You'll Work On:
* Architect cloud-to-edge pipelines and distributed edge platforms.
* Design scalable architectures for enterprise and tactical edge systems.
* Establish baseline configurations from hardware to automated deployments.
* Deploy and maintain Kubernetes and Rancher environments.
* Design, execute, and automate RGS Harvester configuration baselines, including initial configurations, network bootstrapping, image seeding, and application initialization.
* Enhance observability and reliability using Grafana, Pro met heus, and AWS native services.
* Lead the development and optimization of Dev Sec Ops pipelines.
* Architect and deploy pipelines in hybrid environments.
* Support ATO efforts for platforms and sof tware.
* Develop automation using Terraform, Python, Helm, and related tools.
* Implement automated patching and compliance workflows using AWS Systems Manager.
* Onboard and support application teams adopting cloud platforms.
* Troubleshoot distributed systems and lead incident response activities.
* Guide teams through PI planning and Agile delivery cycles.
* Lead technical teams on multi-million-dollar federal modernization efforts. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have:
* 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Sec Ops , or platform architecture
* Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, and Git Hub CI / CD
* Experience with AWS and infrastructure-as-code such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef
* Experience troubleshooting distributed systems and secure cloud environments
* Ability to lead engineering teams within Agile frameworks
* Ability to obtain a S ecret clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
* Security+ Certification Nice If You Have:
* Experience with cloud-to-edge or tactical edge systems
* Experience with agentic-assisted s of tware development
* Knowledge of SD-WAN, Observability, and Harvester based systems
* Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification
* AWS Solutions Architect Asso cia te Certification Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information . Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.
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