Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27674

About the role

Join us at Wyetech, where you'll be part of an award-winning corporate culture, tackling real-world problems for our federal government customers. We're dedicated to hiring top talent and offering a unique employee experience that's rare in our industry. We're seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with AWS expertise, programming skills in Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate custom software components using cutting-edge Big Data and Cloud technologies.
• Work independently to solve complex problems and align with broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of core architecture and capabilities for software from prototypes to operational applications.
• Collaborate in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office.

Requirements

• Current U.S. Government Security clearance on day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel to San Antonio, TX on average 3-4 days every three months.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with OS deployment and orchestration (kickstart, ansible, puppet, etc).
• Experience with deploying and managing Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes).
• Experience with container (Docker/Podman) build tooling, Kubernetes automation tools (e.g. Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, etc).
• Programming skills in languages like Python or Go.
• A solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications, and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills

• Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred.
• Experience with OS and container hardening (STIGs, CIS benchmarks, PCI compliance, etc).
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with writing automation in 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).
• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache Spark, etc).

Benefits

• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually.
• Choice of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA) Vision and Dental Life and AD&D Benefits.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services.
• Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.
• Company Environment & Perks including various team-building events throughout the year.

Pay

$ - $ per hour*

Schedule

Hybrid environment with an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office.

Benefits Package

• Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA contribution of 20% of gross compensation.
• Flexible PTO plan aligned with applicable state leave regulations.
• Variety of voluntary benefit plans including medical, vision, dental, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
• Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.