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 TSSCI 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 CICD 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 a US citizen.
Education: Bachelors 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 TSSCI clearance is 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) • Version control (Git) • Containerization (Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts) • Kubernetes exposure (preferred)
CICD & Automation: Familiarity with CICD 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.