Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Develop, manage, and secure a container platform .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing container platforms, with a strong focus on cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure. Proficient in infrastructure-as-code practices and ensuring compliance in computing environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft AzureTerraformCI/CD PipelinesTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Container Management SoftwareInfrastructure-as-CodeScripting in BashScripting in PowerShellScripting in PythonScripting in GroovyScripting in RubySystem Integration using JSONSystem Integration using RESTSystem Integration using XML

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Git-based Version Control SystemsCloud PlatformsMonitoring ToolsAutomated Server ConfigurationsNetwork Configurations

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 Security+ CertificationCISSP CertificationAgile CertificationDevOps CertificationCloud Certification

Industry Keywords

ContainerizationComplianceCloud TechnologiesClient EnvironmentsSecurity Investigation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGroovyPythonRubyTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and secure a container platform
Develop container management software to solve client challenges
Use current container software to ensure seamless orchestration
Support the team by informing strategy and design
Ensure standards are met throughout the containerization process
Recommend resources to help clients manage and securely adopt containers
Support the development of critical cloud platforms
Improve client environments using the latest cloud technologies
Collaborate with colleagues and customers as required by the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience architecting and deploying applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
2+ years of experience building, operating, and maintaining compliant computing environments in AWS or Azure
Experience with Terraform
Experience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of start date
Experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, including automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, monitoring, and testing such as CI/CD
Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with system integration using JSON, REST, and XML
Experience with scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby
Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration
TS/SCI clearance, Agile Certification, DevOps Certification, and Cloud Certification are nice to have
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
AI assistance during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided
Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud protection during hiring process