Platform Engineer - Navy (FedD174/FedD175)

This position requires an active Secret clearance to apply.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Platform Engineer to join the Navy Delivery team, which blends DevOps and platform application security. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide other engineers. You will join a team focused on advancing freedom and independence globally, working on various technical baselines depending on specific engagements. Our work centers on the Platform layer but may also include CI/CD components, runner deployments and maintenance, UDS packaging, and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a crucial link between applications (custom development, COTS, or OSS) and the Navy platform environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between application and platform teams.
• Innovate and solve complex technical problems spanning 2-3 knowledge domains, identifying optimal solutions.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in 1-2 key technologies such as full-stack application development, CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernetes, Tofu, AWS, or Go.
• Contribute to the strategic vision aligning technological advancements with mission objectives.
• Exhibit strong programming skills and deep familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Implement infrastructure as code and build/maintain Kubernetes clusters on various distributions (e.g., EKS & RKE2).
• Apply extensive experience with cloud-native technology deployments, emphasizing secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation.
• Build relationships with external teams and collaborate with other platform teams.
• Travel 4-12 times per year.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Expertise in solving technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains.
• Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies (e.g., full-stack application development, GitOps, Kubernetes, Tofu, AWS, Go).
• Experience working with YAML to create Kubernetes manifests, Kubernetes CRDs, and pipeline configurations.
• Proficient with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Proficient in architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
• Experience working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
• Comfortable leading a team, as required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex technical problems.
• Ability to mentor, develop, and grow junior engineers through pairing and code reviews.
• Hold a security clearance or be eligible to apply for one.
• Possess or ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experience with Department of Defense work, specifically on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
• Experience with UDS Core, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes is a plus.

Pay

Remote - USA: $148,750—$201,250 USD (based on candidate experience).

Benefits

• Health Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision (premiums 100% company-paid).
  • Health Savings Account.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Disability Insurance.
• Financial:
  • 401k Retirement Plan.
  • Company Stock Options.
  • Home Office Budget.
• Leave:
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
• Learning:
  • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions.
  • Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees covered).