Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Sep 28, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $127k
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This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $129,168–$188,674 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $159k 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 702 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Kubernetes Platform Engineer

As a Kubernetes Platform Engineer at our Chantilly, VA location, you will join a dedicated team focused on DevSecOps and systems engineering within classified environments. Your primary responsibilities include managing production Kubernetes clusters, operating AWS services such as IAM, VPC, EC2, and CloudWatch, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. You will work with Linux-based systems like RedHat or CentOS, scripting in Python or Bash, and creating technical documentation and SOPs. The role requires expertise in Kubernetes networking, container registry management, and image hardening techniques. Ideal candidates have experience with AWS EKS, cloud-native tooling, vulnerability analysis concepts, and supporting Intelligence Community mission partners.

What you'll do

  • Manage and operate production Kubernetes clusters.
  • Configure and maintain AWS environments, including IAM and VPC settings.
  • Develop and document technical procedures for system operations.
  • Implement security measures in container registry management.
  • Script automation tasks using Python or Bash in Linux-based systems.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience in platform engineering, DevSecOps, or systems engineering in classified environments.
  • Proficient with AWS services including IAM, VPC, EC2, and CloudWatch.
  • Experience operating production Kubernetes clusters and managing container registries.
  • Strong Linux skills (RedHat/CentOS) and scripting expertise (Python/Bash).
  • Ability to create technical documentation, system diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes networking and image-hardening approaches.

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