Peerless is seeking an individual with a current TS/SCI clearance who is highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer to design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to ensure it remains efficient, scalable, and secure. This is an in-person job in Dayton Ohio, relocation assistance possible.
Key Responsibilities
Design protype and implement innovative solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities,
Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices to streamline processes and Mitigate Technical Debt
Proactively ensure the platforms security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance.
Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed.
Required Qualifications
US Citizen with Active TS/SCI security clearance
Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
3+ years of relevant work experience
In person in Dayton Ohio-relocation assistance possible
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
Basic understanding of software development practices
Preferred Qualifications
Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.