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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $77,500.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Unix Shell, Cisco Nexus Switches, YAML, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fda5871316034226

## About the Role

* Experience with DoD RMF or STIGs
 * Experience with automation, including Git workflows, package and dependency management, and scripting
 * Experience researching tools and contributing to platform development, including processes, standards, and procedures
 * Experience optimizing CI/CD workflows, including build and package automation, pipeline tooling integration, and secure delivery processes
 * Experience with developer and platform tooling, such as Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Harbor, Nexus, or Jira
 * Experience with containerized applications, including deployment automation using YAML, and with Unix Shell scripting or command-line tooling
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience contributing to Agile-based team ceremonies and workflows
 * Ability to enhance developer workflows and overall developer experience
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve technical challenges efficiently
 * Possession of strong problem solving, deconfliction, and issue resolution skills
 * Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills

## Description

Join a mission focused team supporting the modernization, automation, and secure delivery of enterprise software capabilities for the Department of Defense. As a Platform Engineer, you will help design, develop, and enhance a modern application platform leveraging- Kubernetes, container services, and DevSecOps pipelines. You will collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and security professionals to streamline delivery, improve automation, and mature platform services supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

You will apply hands-on experience with modern developer tooling, container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and RMF-aligned best practices to strengthen platform reliability and developer experience across the organization. This role also provides opportunities to lead small teams, mentor junior engineers, and help define platform standards, processes, and technical direction.


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