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Platform Engineering Lead/AWS/Atlanta, GA LOCAL

Atlanta, GA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$175000 - $200000/yr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Skills

Recruiting
Cloud Architecture
Scratch
Software Engineering
Scalability
DevOps
IT Management
Regulatory Compliance
SaaS
Communication
Startups
Machine Learning (ML)
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Security Operations
CISSP
CISM
Computer Networking
Open Source
Computer Science
Amazon Web Services
IaaS
Kubernetes
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Orchestration
Vector Databases
Incident Management
Leadership
Team Building
Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
SAP BASIS

Recruiting
Cloud Architecture
Scratch
Software Engineering
Scalability
DevOps
IT Management
Regulatory Compliance
SaaS
Communication
Startups
Machine Learning (ML)
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Security Operations
CISSP
CISM
Computer Networking
Open Source
Computer Science
Amazon Web Services
IaaS
Kubernetes
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Orchestration
Vector Databases
Incident Management
Leadership
Team Building
Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
SAP BASIS

Summary

Our client, a fast-growing AI cybersecurity company building an autonomous, multi-agent platform for security operations, is hiring a full time Platform Engineering Leader. This hands on leadership role owns the AWS and Kubernetes-based infrastructure powering their agentic platform, spanning cloud architecture, reliability, developer experience, security, and compliance. *This role is hybrid 2x a week in downtown Atlanta*

This is a ground-floor opportunity to build the Platform Engineering function from scratch; starting at roughly 60% hands-on engineering and 40% leadership, with the runway to grow the team as the company scales. You'll partner closely with Application Engineering, AI Engineering, Security, and Product teams, and your architecture decisions will directly shape the reliability and scalability of AI infrastructure supporting thousands of security decisions a day. It's a strong fit for a builder who wants ownership over foundational systems and a clear path into broader platform leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years in platform engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, or SRE, including 3+ years of technical leadership
Expert-level AWS experience with strong Kubernetes and container orchestration skills
Deep Infrastructure as Code expertise, Terraform preferred
Proven track record designing and operating multi-tenant SaaS platforms
Strong background in CI/CD, observability/monitoring, and modern deployment practices
Solid grasp of security best practices and compliance requirements in high-growth SaaS environments
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience supporting AI, machine learning, LLM, or agent-based platforms
Familiarity with vector databases, model serving infrastructure, or agent orchestration frameworks
Azure cloud experience
Background in cybersecurity or security operations platforms
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS Security Specialty
Experience with service mesh technologies and advanced networking concepts
Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

50% AWS Cloud Infrastructure & Kubernetes
30% Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD & Observability
20% AI/LLM Infrastructure (model orchestration, vector databases, agent frameworks)

Daily Responsibilities

60% Hands-On Engineering (architecture, IaC, incident response)
25% Leadership & Team Building
15% Cross-Functional Collaboration (Security, AI Engineering, Product)

The Offer

Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 883658
Posted 3 days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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