Junior Platform Engineer

ASRC Federal Holding Company

Dayton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Docker, Git, Government, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Administration, Machine Tool, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
Today

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps platform infrastructure and operations for mission-critical government systems. This role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support while learning site reliability engineering (SRE) practices in cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will support automation, observability, and troubleshooting in Azure Kubernetes environments while working alongside experienced platform engineers. Must be a US citizen and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Sign-on Bonus available

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support for the platform, troubleshooting issues and performing O&M tasks to maintain system availability

  • Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor and other observability tools, responding to incidents and alerts

  • Support automated DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes, troubleshooting pipeline issues under guidance from senior engineers

  • Assist with infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and other IaC tooling

  • Support containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

  • Work as part of an Agile development team to ensure infrastructure security and compliance with DoD requirements

  • Help implement automation and monitoring solutions for deployment pipeline health

  • Document incident responses, troubleshooting steps, and resolution procedures

  • Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support platform capabilities

  • Other duties as assigned

Technical Experience & Qualifications

  • Must be US Citizen

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field

  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered

  • Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)

  • Cloud Platforms: Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plus

  • Basic Technical Skills: Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and version control (Git)

  • Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts; Kubernetes exposure preferred

  • CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and interest in learning automation practices

  • Security Awareness: Understanding of basic security practices with willingness to learn DevSecOps and DoD compliance requirements

  • Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn technical concepts quickly

  • Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration

Job Details

Job Family Information Technology

Job Function Cloud Computing

Pay Type Salary

About the Company

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ASRC Federal Holding Company

ASRC Federal comprises a family of companies that provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support. Our customer-focused service delivery model and emphasis on operational excellence are foundational elements infused in all our companies. The reliability and quality of day-in, day-out service delivery from our family of companies ensure our customers that we keep our sights on their mission-critical priorities.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
2003
WEBSITE
http://www.asrcfederal.com