Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Defense Unicorns delivers secure, cloud-native software delivery solutions for defense and civil agencies and other mission-focused enterprises. The company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to automate and build production runtime environments, connect application development teams with platform teams, and support secure infrastructure through Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices.
Responsibilities
- You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams
- Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform
- Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams
- Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform
- Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines
- Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution
- Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment
Skills
- EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP
- Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker
- Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting
- Proficient with YAML
- Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security
- Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment
- Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code
- Hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Eligible to apply for a security clearance
- Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system
- Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Premiums are 100% Company Paid
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Budget
- We offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
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