Platform Engineer, Defense Unicorns

• We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team
• Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers
• Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance highly preferred
• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting
• Proficient with YAML
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance
• If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't match every criteria, we encourage you to apply

Desirable

• As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements
• We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation
• You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams
• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution
• Own the Bridge Between Application Development and Production: Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment
• The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise