Platform Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture Integrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security

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EngineeringDevOps & InfrastructurePlatform EngineerDevops EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 1+ year of experience working in DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, cARMY, or Cloud One
Experience deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture
Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to apply DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management.
Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments
Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
B.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

Requirements

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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 IL6
Experience architecting and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability for mission-critical applications
Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster
Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enforce DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management across all environments
Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize
Experience deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments
Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
B.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

Requirements

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Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMS
Experience deploying and maintaining Platform One’s Big Bang suite of tools
Experience working with the DHA
Experience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud One
Experience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3
Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2
Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirements
Experience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirements
Experience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of services
Experience 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 mid level role is estimated to be approximately $110,000-$140,000 commensurate on experience. The compensation for the senior level role is estimated to be approximately $140,000-$175,000 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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