Enterprise - Platform Engineer - Linux, Kubernetes, AWS

About the role

Erias Ventures seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions for complex mission problems. The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with experience in AWS, Go, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy infrastructure in AWS
• Implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications
• Work autonomously to identify and solve problems quickly while contributing to broader strategic goals
• Contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code
• Collaborate with Architects on the team to address complex problems using cutting-edge Big Data/Cloud technology
• Work in a hybrid environment with an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office

Requirements

• At least 9 years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Go)
• Bachelor's degree in related field or 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in related field
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), Ansible, storage layers (Ceph, Rook, Longhorn, etc.)
• Programming skills in languages like Go
• A solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications, and proficiency in shell scripting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Experience with infrastructure as code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud
• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, Gitlab, etc.)
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Maven, virtualization (Ovirt, Proxmox, VMware, etc.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits including above-market hourly pay, immediate vesting and deposit options for Roth or Traditional 401k, spot bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth, professional development bonuses for certificates and degrees, company-subsidized medical coverage, 100% company-paid vision and dental coverage, 100% company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance, monthly wellness reimbursement, Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement, technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies, and annual swag
• Referral program for hiring professionals with a potential bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful referral

Pay

The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience, is $150,000 - $265,000.

Schedule

This position allows partial telework.