Cloud Platform Administrator (Mid-Level, Senior or Lead)

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We are seeking a Cloud Platform Administrator (Mid-Level, Senior or Lead) to join our team in Berkeley, MO; Seattle, WA; or Daytona Beach, FL.

The Infrastructure team is looking for a skilled platform engineer to help build and operate the cloud platform services that host critical enterprise applications and software toolchains. In this role, the selected candidate will focus on the shared platform capabilities that enable teams to deploy, run, and maintain containerized and cloud-hosted solutions in a consistent and supportable manner.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud platform services supporting Kubernetes, containers, ingress, storage integration, secrets management, and service connectivity
• Build and sustain reusable deployment patterns for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Open Source Software (OSS), and internally customized applications
• Develop and maintain automation for platform provisioning, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle support
• Manage cluster lifecycle activities including:
  • Cluster upgrades
  • Node management
  • Add-on management
  • Observability integration
  • Resilience improvements
  • Capacity planning
• Support Azure Kubernetes Service, OpenShift, Tanzu, or similar shared platform services
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to onboard services onto the platform
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform hosting, connectivity, and integration issues
• Support monitoring, logging, alerting, and platform health management
• Improve deployment consistency using:
  • Helm-based configuration
  • Git-based workflows
  • Infrastructure as Code
• Establish and maintain platform documentation, standards, and support procedures
• Evaluate and implement platform capabilities that improve scalability and ease of operations
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers

Requirements

• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
• 3+ years of experience in cloud platform engineering and/or product management
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• 3+ years of experience with GitLab, Azure DevOps and CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• 3+ years of experience with Cloud, Containerization and Automation

Nice to Have

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Experience hosting enterprise COTS/OSS applications on Kubernetes
• Experience with Helm charts, operators, and container image lifecycle management
• Experience with persistent storage integration and backup / recovery
• Experience defining reusable platform standards for multiple teams
• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Azure Administrator and/or Azure Solutions Architect

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $104,550 – $239,200 (based on experience level)
• Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and more
• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match for supporting nonprofit organizations

About the Company

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026507044
• Category: Security Clearance
• Role Type: Onsite
• Post Date: Sep. 21, 2026
• Application Deadline: Sept. 28, 2026

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.