Platform Engineer

About the role

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for the development and management of DevOps deployment automation processes and will troubleshoot solutions across the technology stack, including networks, storage, compute, and application layers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage DevOps deployment automation processes
• Troubleshoot solutions across the tech stack including networks, storage, compute, and application layers
• Manage Linux administration, scripting, software development, and configuration management
• Work in Kanban and Scrum environments
• Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level Security Clearance

Requirements

• 5+ years of a combination of Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management experience
• Technical proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem, Palo Alto firewalls, and Windows Server/Client OS
• Proficiency in Ansible, Python, Bash, and other shell scripting
• Experience with revision control software such as Bitbucket, Git, GitLab, or GitLab CI
• Proven ability to troubleshoot solutions across the tech stack including networks, storage, compute, and application layers
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CASP, CISSP) within 90 days of the start date

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• SE Linux configuration and policy experience
• Experience with Red Hat KVM for virtualization management
• Experience with Identity Management systems including IDM (FreeIPA), LDAP, and token-based authentication systems
• Systems Management experience deploying Red Hat Satellite in offline mode
• System Deployment experience with Red Hat Edge Manager
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, containerized operating systems (bootc), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates)
• Experience with repository managers such as Red Hat Quay and Sonatype Nexus
• Knowledge of networking best practices with respect to Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with Solaris 10 system administration, especially concerning MLS
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience with Oracle Database and SQL
• Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat RHCE, Red Hat RHCSA)
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.