Platform Engineer

Security Clearance: TS/SCI required (must be active in DISS).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.
• Support Kubernetes environments and containerized application deployments.
• Develop and maintain automation to streamline infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and system operations.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes.
• Manage and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application deployments.
• Integrate systems and applications using APIs and protocols such as REST, JSON, and XML.
• Develop scripts and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and other technical teams in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 3+ years of experience with software development, programming, or engineering in a DevOps environment.
• 1+ years of experience with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience architecting and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• High school diploma or GED.
• DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP certification, or the ability to obtain the required certification within 30 days of starting.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Reston/McLean, VA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab or GitHub.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automated server or network configuration.
• Experience with large-scale software deployments, monitoring, and automated testing.
• Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with JSON, YAML, and XML for configuration and system integration.
• Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Agile, DevOps, or Cloud-related certification.