Site Reliability Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · $87K–$198K/yr
Software Development · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The role involves designing and implementing automation to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of a mission-critical platform. You will collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot production issues and improve system stability across AWS environments.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in software development and infrastructure engineering, including proficiency in Python and AWS services. A bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, along with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Benefits
Full description
Job Description
Remote Work:
Hybrid
Job Number:
R0253307
Location:
Annapolis Junction,MD,US
Site Reliability Engineer, SeniorThe Opportunity:
Join a team responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of a mission-critical platform. Design and implement automation, monitor infrastructure health, and troubleshoot production issues across AWS environments. Work closely with development teams to improve system stability, resiliency, and operational efficiency. Support modern engineering practices that reduce manual effort and strengthen service delivery.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 4+ years of experience with software development in object-oriented and scripted languages such as Python
- 2+ years of experience independently driving software development or engineering activities, managing priorities, and delivering technical solutions with minimal supervision.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using CloudFormation and AWS cloud infrastructure and services
- Experience with Linux or Unix administration and scripting using languages such as Python or Bash
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience troubleshooting Docker-based distributed systems, and improving reliability through automation and operations
- Knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices
- Ability to show a commitment to security, resilience, and continuous improvement
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems and 4+ years of experience in application design and development, including back-end database architectures, relational or cloud-based, and full lifecycle software development, Master’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems and 2+ years of experience in application design and development, including back-end database architectures, relational or cloud-based, and full lifecycle software development, or 8+ years of experience in application design and development, including back-end database architectures, relational or cloud-based, and full lifecycle software development in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Experience using GitLab for source control and workflow management
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools
- Experience around OpenSearch, RDS, and CloudWatch
- Experience with Docker Swarm, including monitoring and logging practices
- Possession of strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
About Us
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.
Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring, or employment process because of a disability, a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or as otherwise required by applicable law should contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1-877-927-8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. We will review requests on an individualized basis and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.
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