Sr. Principal Platform Engineer

Clarity Innovations
  • Springfield, Missouri
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

    Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

    We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

    Role Description:

    The Platform Engineer will own the engineering practices and technical infrastructure required to build, deploy, operate, monitor, and continuously improve the team's AI and software capabilities. The position will have particular responsibility for integration and will establish automated development and deployment pipelines supporting secure delivery into the operating environment.

    The engineer will implement containerized infrastructure, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security controls, observability, configuration management, and production operations. The role will work closely with the Cloud Architect and Security/AI Assurance Engineer to establish a secure, repeatable software delivery environment.

    Technical Skills:

    • DevSecOps
    • CI/CD
    • GitLab CI/GitHub Actions/Jenkins or equivalent
    • Kubernetes
    • Docker
    • Helm
    • Infrastructure as Code
    • Terraform
    • Ansible
    • Linux
    • Cloud platforms
    • Container orchestration
    • Container security
    • Secrets management
    • Configuration management
    • Automated security testing
    • Software supply-chain security
    • SBOM
    • Application observability
    • Prometheus/Grafana
    • Logging platforms
    • Python/Bash
    • Git
    • API integration
    • High-availability architectures
    • Disaster recovery

    Salary Range: $161,000 - $362,000

    Pay Range

    The posted pay range reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

    Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

    Total Rewards

    In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

    At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

    Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, Missouri

    Skills

    • Ansibleunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Cloud Architectureunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Continuous Integrationunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cyber Warfareunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Dockerunmatched
    • Federal Contractsunmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • GitHubunmatched
    • Government Contractsunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • Information Warfare (IW)unmatched
    • Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
    • Intelligence Communityunmatched
    • Jenkinsunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Security Architectureunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Test Automationunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched

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