Platform Engineer, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Platform Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: As a Platform Engineer, you will build and operate cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms supporting AI-enabled applications for the federal civilian sector. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how we deliver modern cloud solutions while exploring how AI can transform platform engineering itself. This role blends infrastructure ownership, developer enablement, and innovation. You’ll work across the full-stack, from provisioning cloud resources and managing deployments to improving our tooling and automation. If you enjoy building reliable systems, solving interesting problems, and staying current with emerging technologies, this is an exciting opportunity. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 7 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering ( SRE ) , supporting production-grade systems 2 years of experience with AWS, including services such as EKS, EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, Certificate Manager, and Secrets Manager 1 years of experience with Kubernetes and containers in production, including Helm chart deployment or maintenance, container image management, and troubleshooting Experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) using Terraform, including cloud networking and security fundamentals Experience with GitOps and CI / CD practices, leveraging tools such as ArgoCD or Flux, and building pipelines with GitHub Actions Experience with automation and scripting in languages such as Python or Bash, debugging, Git workflows, and version control best practices Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment and learn new technologies Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements Bachelor’s degree Ability to obtain an AWS Solutions Architect – Asso cia te Certification within 6 months of start date Nice If You Have: 1 years of experience with Amazon EKS Experience with AI / ML and emerging cloud services, including AWS Bedrock or similar managed AI platforms Experience with serverless architectures such as AWS Lambda and API Gateway, including event-driven design patterns Experience with monitoring and observability tooling, including Pro met heus, Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch, or OpenTele met ry Experience with cost-optimization, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing cloud cost-control best practices Experience in federal or government contract ing environments, including working with FedRAMP, FISMA, or similar compliance frameworks Experience in AIOps and intelligent automation, including LLMs to enhance DevOps workflows Knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio, Linkerd, or Cilium, for traffic management and service security Possession of excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Advanced Cloud or Kubernetes Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect – Professional or Certified Kubernetes Administrator ( CKA ) Certification Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client . 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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