DevOps Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a DevOps engineer, you’re eager to develop, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client’s needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. We need you to help us develop container management software to solve some of our clients’ toughest challenges. 
 
As a platform DevOps engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills to effect mission-forward change. On our team, you’ll strengthen your skills using the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client’s environment with current container software to ensure seamless orchestration. Using your DevOps platform knowledge, you’ll support your team as you inform strategy and design while ensuring standards are met throughout the containerization process.

You’ll work with your team to recommend resources that will help your client manage and securely adopt containers. Additionally, you’ll gain DevOps skills and experience while supporting the development of critical cloud platforms.

Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good.
 

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with DevOps

• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions with automation of build, test, and deployment processes

• Knowledge of Bash scripting, including writing and debugging complex scripts and optimizing performance for efficient execution

• Ability to develop, troubleshoot, and manage containerized Linux environments

• Ability to perform Git techniques and workflows, including branching and merging strategies, resolving complex merge conflicts, setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging webhooks to streamline development processes

• IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (IRS MBI)

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing enterprise cloud-native solutions, including Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Jenkins, or Azure 

• Experience creating and improving continuous automation across multiple technical stacks 

• Experience triaging and resolving issues related to both open-source and commercial tools in public cloud environments 

• Experience with multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Golang, and Ruby for service development 

• Experience with security audits and implementing security best practices throughout the SDLC using tools such as Trivy, SonarQube, NexusIQ, Qualys, Seeker, Sysdig, and Nessus 

• Experience with leveraging cloud-native AI/ML solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience 

• Experience with cloud-native CI/CD pipelines in Azure and AWS, including setup, configuration, and maintenance 

• Knowledge of container technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, Kustomize, ytt, and ArgoCD, for scalable container orchestration, including writing YAML files for deployment to the OpenShift container platform 

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• GitHub Actions Certification 

Vetting:

Applicants selected must possess an active IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (IRS MBI) and meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; IRS MBI is required.

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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.