Senior Platform Engineer

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architectureIntegrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security requirements Implementing secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as CodeDeploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environmentsSupporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologiesDeveloping and iterating best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deploymentsImplementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management

Senior Level Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 2 years of specific experience working in cARMY, Cloud One, or Platform One at IL6Experience architecting and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability for mission-critical applicationsExperience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes clusterExperience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enforce DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management across all environmentsExperience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, KustomizeExperience deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environmentsDemonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirementsSolid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilitiesB.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification)US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMSExperience deploying and maintaining Platform One’s Big Bang suite of toolsExperience working with the DHAExperience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud OneExperience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirementsExperience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirementsExperience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of servicesExperience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSO

This position requires hybrid support in Herndon, VA.

The compensation for the senior level role is estimated to be approximately $155,000.00 -$185,000.00 commensurate on experience.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

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