Job Description
Position Title: Senior Platform Engineer III
Location: JBAB - DC, 20032
Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret/SCI Required
Position Status: Full Time / Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $184,000 - $285,000 annually, plus performance bonuses, company-paid training/certifications, and referral bonuses
Position Description:
We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer III to design and operate Kubernetes-based container platforms supporting mission-critical federal workloads. You will embed directly into a high-performing Agile delivery team operating at the highest levels of the federal government, contributing immediately with minimal ramp-up. This role is designated as essential personnel and may require availability during government shutdowns or other continuity-of-operations scenarios.
What You Will Do:
Design, build, and operate Kubernetes and OpenShift container orchestration platforms in mission-critical enterprise environments
Maintain and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, container build processes, and infrastructure automation
Ensure platform scalability, reliability, performance, and security across containerized workloads
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production incidents in real time
Participate actively in Agile planning, sprint execution, and continuous improvement ceremonies
Communicate platform status, risks, and technical decisions clearly to government stakeholders
Apply engineering judgment and creativity to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions
Establish and sustain a high level of trust with federal clients through technical expertise and professional execution
Required Skills/Education:
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility - required
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - required
HashiCorp Terraform Associate - required
DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 certification aligned to the 451 System Administrator work role (Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, or CISSP) - required
6+ years of experience in systems or DevOps engineering
3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes and container technologies experience
Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tooling: Rancher, Helm, Docker, Cilium, Rook, Ceph, MinIO, S3, PortWorx
Operational experience with CI/CD pipeline management and infrastructure-as-code automation
Experience ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of containerized environments in enterprise or mission-critical settings
Experience leading or contributing to design and implementation of complex integrated container platforms
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience accepted
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About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $184,000–$285,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Website | http://www.qednational.com/ |
About Company
QED National is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise with WBE certification in New York City, New York State, New Jersey and Delaware. A trusted IT advisor to both public and private sector customers, QED National is headquartered in New York City with offices in Albany, NY. Driven by 24 years of industry expertise and guided by strong, ethical practices, QED National helps clients achieve their business objectives by providing innovative IT consulting, reliable staff augmentation and scalable technology solutions that are custom tailored for their needs. Our outstanding service has earned us an extraordinary client retention rate of ninety-five percent.
PRACTICE AREAS
Cyber / Information Security
- Assessments and consulting
- Advanced security technologies and implementation support services
IT Management Consulting
- Data Analytics
- Project & Program Management
- Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- IT Strategy
IT Staff Augmentation
- Providing highly qualified, reliable consultants at cost-effective rates, backed by our reputation for integrity & professionalism
Technology Solutions
- A comprehensive portfolio of products and services including, but not limited to RSA, Checkpoint, Information Builders, Commvault, EMC and Schneider Electric/APC
QED National is led by a strong management team, under the direction of founder and president, Colleen Molter. Working with selected organizations, chosen for their outstanding products and support services, QED National delivers expert solutions ranging from IT assessments and governance to intelligent data storage and staff augmentation. It all adds up to comprehensive, customized IT business solutions.
Esteemed Clients and Sustained Growth
A New York City and New York State Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, QED National is a privately held company in continuous operation since 1993. Recipient of New York City, New York State, Florida, California and Fortune 500 contracts, QED National is proud to have sustained success and growth, including “Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Firms in America” for nine consecutive years —2009 through 2017. View our full roster of awards.
QED National humbly, yet firmly, acknowledges its reputation among its clients as a partner that responds diligently—and expeditiously—to provide the highest quality services. The QED National team ambitiously looks forward to all future opportunities to provide such services.
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