Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary: $62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted: 43 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $182k

This role $102k

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This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$213,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $182k 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

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TL;DR · Platform Engineer

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As a Platform Engineer, you will join the team to develop, manage, and secure container platforms that leverage cloud capabilities to solve complex client challenges. You will be responsible for developing container management software, informing strategy and design, ensuring standards are met during the containerization process, and recommending resources for clients to securely adopt containers. The role requires expertise in Kubernetes and experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet. You will work within cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP while utilizing scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby. Additionally, you will manage Git-based version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration using JSON, YAML, or XML. This role focuses on the technical challenge of providing seamless orchestration and robust infrastructure for critical cloud platforms.

What does a Platform Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 32 postings across 22 companies.

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Skills

Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP Terraform Ansible CloudFormation Puppet CI/CD GitLab GitHub Python Bash PowerShell Groovy Ruby JSON REST XML YAML Infrastructure-as-Code

What you'll do

Develop and manage secure container platforms using cloud capabilities.
Create container management software to solve complex client challenges.
Ensure seamless orchestration of containerized applications within the client environment.
Inform strategy and design for containerization processes while maintaining established standards.
Recommend resources to help clients securely adopt and manage containers.
Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code environments using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as GitLab or GitHub.
Automate server and network configurations for large-scale software deployments.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience with software development or programming in a DevOps environment.
1+ years of experience with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.
Experience with Kubernetes.
Knowledge of architecting and deploying applications on AWS or Microsoft Azure.
TS/SCI clearance is required.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP certification within 30 days of start date.
Bachelor's degree in STEM.

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