Platform Engineer (Containers / Middleware)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, AKS/EKS/GKE).
• Deploy, configure, and support middleware technologies such as application servers, messaging platforms, API gateways, and service meshes.
• Implement automation for platform provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and life-cycle management.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows for application deployment.
• Ensure platform security, including access controls, patching, secrets management, and compliance.
• Optimize cluster performance, resource utilization, and high availability configurations.
• Troubleshoot container, orchestration, and middleware issues across build and runtime environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and cloud teams to deliver stable and efficient platforms.
• Maintain documentation for architectures, standards, deployment patterns, and support procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• (Equivalent experience may be considered.)
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience with container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker).
• Strong understanding of middleware tools such as WebLogic, JBoss, Kafka, NGINX, RabbitMQ, or Istio.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Argo CD, Tekton).
• Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid integration patterns.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm, YAML, Ansible).
• Experience with monitoring and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).
• Good technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.

Salary Range

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Contact Information

To apply directly, visit our Careers Portal. For inquiries, referrals, or other matters, email us at careers@entarian.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.