Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 28017

About the role

Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. This role involves significant contributions to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems using cutting-edge Big Data and Cloud technology. The candidate will work autonomously to identify and solve problems while contributing to broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
• The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for enhancing, optimizing, or increasing robustness of an existing code base.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance.
• 9+ years of experience with Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.).
• Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go.
• Have 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.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus.
• 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.).
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.