Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 10, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $149,375–$201,600 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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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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At a glance

TL;DR · Kubernetes Platform Engineer

The Kubernetes Platform Engineer will manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments to ensure continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Working with minimal direction, the engineer will develop innovative solutions to complex problems, mentor team members, and supervise others. Daily responsibilities include maintaining infrastructure and providing technical expertise to support operational goals. The role requires proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, version control, and CI/CD pipelines, along with knowledge of Terraform. Candidates should possess the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification. Notable domain context includes managing and deploying applications in air-gapped environments and utilizing Agile development methodologies with tools like Jira, Confluence, or Discourse to conduct automated unit and system integration tests for failed modules.

What you'll do

  • Manage, administer, and support cloud environments to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Resolve complex technical problems and provide rapid troubleshooting for platform issues.
  • Develop innovative solutions for infrastructure and platform engineering challenges.
  • Mentor and supervise team members on technical tasks and projects.
  • Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
  • Utilize Terraform to manage infrastructure as code.
  • Create and conduct automated unit and system integration tests.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Docker.
  • Experience with version control.
  • Experience with CI/CD.
  • Knowledge of Terraform.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 2 months of hire date.
  • Experience managing and deploying applications in an air-gapped environment (preferred).
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, or Discourse (preferred).
  • Experience creating and conducting automated unit and system integration tests (preferred).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred).

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