Cloud Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VA
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Sep 7, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $162k

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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 702 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for managing and enhancing cloud environments, focusing on continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Your daily tasks include designing, deploying, and maintaining AWS or Azure infrastructures, overseeing Docker and Kubernetes systems, and ensuring the security and compliance of critical infrastructure components in alignment with DoD accreditation processes such as RMF and ATO. You will leverage your extensive experience in system administration for Windows and Linux to mentor junior team members while contributing to innovative solutions that address complex business challenges. Essential skills include a Top Secret clearance, knowledge of cloud cost forecasting, and the ability to obtain Security+ Certification within 30 days of hire.

Skills

AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes Linux Windows CI/CD RMF ATO Security+ DoD accreditation processes PostgreSQL MSSQL

What you'll do

Manage and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution.
Design, deploy, and manage complex Cloud infrastructure using AWS or Azure technologies.
Lead teams in managing existing Cloud production systems, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
Ensure the monitoring, maintenance, and security of critical infrastructure components within DoD standards.
Apply leading-edge principles to contribute to the development of new concepts in cloud engineering.
Oversee Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure management, ensuring efficient containerized application deployment.

What we're looking for

8+ years experience in designing, deploying, and managing Cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
8+ years system administration of Windows or Linux operating systems.
2+ years managing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure.
Experience leading teams in managing Cloud or on-prem production systems.
Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes and Top Secret clearance required.
HS diploma or GED, with ability to obtain Security+ Certification within 30 days.

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