Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA · Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary
$62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $102k
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$209,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $172k 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 375 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 368 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Platform Engineer

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As a Platform Engineer at Booz Allen, you will join a dynamic team focused on mission-critical projects and work closely with developers to enhance the efficiency of software development processes. Your daily tasks will include automating infrastructure deployment using tools like Terraform and Ansible, managing applications on AWS or Azure, and setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or GitHub. You will need strong experience in DevOps practices, including version control systems and cloud provisioning, along with knowledge of JSON, YAML, and XML for configuration management. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 Security+ certification within a month of starting. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to large-scale projects in a secure environment while advancing their skills in cloud technologies and DevOps methodologies.

Skills

AWS Terraform Ansible CloudFormation Puppet GitLab GitHub CI/CD JSON YAML XML

What you'll do

  • Design and implement automated deployment processes using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Architect and deploy applications on AWS or Azure cloud platforms efficiently.
  • Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines for software development projects.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP certification requirements.
  • Manage infrastructure provisioning in cloud environments to support application deployment.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in software development or programming in a DevOps environment.
  • 1+ year of experience with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and Puppet.
  • Knowledge of architecting and deploying applications on AWS or Azure.
  • TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree and ability to obtain DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days.

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