Platform Engineer (Hybrid) Clearance Required

About the role

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop, integrate, and support secure infrastructure for cloud and big data applications. Based in San Antonio, Texas, this hybrid role combines software development with hands-on systems engineering, including Linux administration, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation. The engineer will help turn architectural designs and prototypes into reliable operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate open-source technologies with custom software
• Automate environment setup
• Improve existing platforms
• Understand how operating systems, networks, security controls, and applications interact and troubleshoot problems across those components
• Work alongside architects and other engineers to identify technical issues, evaluate solutions, and carry implementation through to completion

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Related bachelor’s degree plus five years of platform engineering or software development experience; related master’s plus three years; or high school diploma/equivalent plus nine years
• Python or Go programming and Bash/shell scripting
• Strong Linux, networking, and security knowledge
• OS deployment/configuration experience using Kickstart, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools
• Kubernetes deployment and administration
• Docker/Podman and Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, or comparable tooling
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
• AWS infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and Agile experience
• OS/container hardening and big data platform familiarity
• Customer-directed DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification may be required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums
• STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company paid
• 401K – Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required
• PTO - 4 weeks/year
• Holidays - 11 paid/year
• Birthdays off with pay
• Referral Bonuses – Upfront AND Annually Recurring
• Open Source Bonuses – Contribute to our Github projects
• Professional Development – Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment

About Phoenix Operations Group

Phoenix Operations Group is a high-end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our national cyber resources. As a small company, we rely on innovation to continually advance our employees' skills and provide game-changing solutions to our customers. Our technical competencies include Big Data analytics (batch and streaming), Cloud Computing infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architectures. We support operational missions (All-Source, Financial, CND) and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives. Please visit us at http://www.phoenix-opsgroup.com for more information.