AWS Cloud Operations Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 2, 2027

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Below market

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 1504 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · AWS Cloud Operations Engineer

The AWS Cloud Operations Engineer manages, administers, supports, and enhances cloud environments to ensure continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. This role involves developing solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity while independently guiding the activities of junior employees. Key responsibilities include designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud environments, specifically within DoD cloud environments and IL-4 or higher secure environments. The position requires proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and knowledge of DoD accreditation processes like RMF and ATO workflows. Candidates must possess a Secret Clearance and AWS Certification. Technical skills may include container technologies such as AKS, Docker, and Kubernetes. The work focuses on maintaining secure cloud infrastructure and navigating complex federal compliance requirements within a defense context.

What you'll do

  • Manage, administer, and support AWS cloud environments to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Design and deploy AWS cloud environments for DoD customers.
  • Deploy applications into secure IL-4 or higher environments.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
  • Navigate DoD accreditation processes, including RMF and ATO workflows.
  • Resolve technical problems of moderate scope and complexity independently.
  • Review and guide the activities of junior employees.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with management of DoD cloud environments, including AWS.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud environments.
  • Experience deploying applications into IL-4 or higher secure environments.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
  • Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes, including RMF and ATO workflows.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Experience serving as a technical liaison between engineering and enterprise deployment teams (preferred).
  • Knowledge of container technologies, including AKS, Docker, and Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Top Secret Clearance (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or a Cyber related field (preferred).
  • AWS Solution Architect, Cloud Ops Engineer, or Data Engineer certification (preferred).

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