Platform Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Orchestration
  • Provisioning
  • Testing
  • Security Controls
  • Software Development
  • Workflow
  • Access Control
  • Scalability
  • Cloud Computing
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Networking
  • Technical Writing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Computer Science
  • Finance
  • IaaS
  • Configuration Management
  • Red Hat Linux
  • System Administration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Security Operations
  • Kubernetes
  • DevSecOps
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Puppet
  • Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Management
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Identity Management

Summary

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to design, implement, automate, and maintain the infrastructure and platform services that support mission-critical applications and services.

The Platform Engineer will work across cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, automation, configuration management, CI/CD, and security to build reliable, scalable, and secure platform environments. This role requires hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps practices, and AWS identity and access management.

What will you do?

  • Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve scalable and secure platform infrastructure.
  • Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications and services using Kubernetes.
  • Manage Kubernetes application deployments, configurations, and releases using Helm.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Automate system configuration, provisioning, and infrastructure management using Ansible and Puppet.
  • Administer, configure, secure, patch, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux environments.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application build, testing, security scanning, and deployment processes.
  • Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle.
  • Manage container platforms, images, registries, and application deployment workflows.
  • Configure and manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), including users, roles, policies, and access controls.
  • Monitor platform performance, availability, capacity, and resource utilization.
  • Identify opportunities to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across cloud, container, operating system, networking, automation, and application environments.
  • Collaborate with software developers, security engineers, systems engineers, and other technical teams to support application and infrastructure requirements.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and platform standards.
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the platform environment.

Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining modern platform or cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and deployment processes.
  • Experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
  • Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet.
  • Strong Red Hat Linux system administration experience.
  • Experience managing Kubernetes applications and deployments using Helm.
  • Experience with container management technologies and practices.
  • Experience designing, building, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex infrastructure environments.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with development, security, operations, and engineering teams.
  • Core Technical Skills
    • Kubernetes
    • DevSecOps
    • Terraform
    • Ansible
    • Puppet
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • Helm
    • Container Management
    • CI/CD Pipelines
    • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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  • Dice Id: RTL806649
  • Position Id: d0285f6af849b4b6bcb0d3af79fae951
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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