Senior Cloud-Native Platform Engineer (Active TS/SCI /w Poly)
Job Description
Design, develop, and deploy scalable, containerized applications
Build and maintain secure, high-performance systems in Linux environments
Develop automation scripts and backend services using Python (3.x) and Bash
Work with modern container platforms including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
Integrate messaging systems such as RabbitMQ
Implement and support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)
Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Ansible
Collaborate using Git-based workflows and modern DevOps practices
Contribute to next-generation development using Rust (experience or strong willingness to learn)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree
- 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Strong experience with:
- Linux CLI and tools
- Bash scripting
- Python (3.x) development
- NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
- Containerization (Docker, containers)
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Helm chart development
- Git source control
- CI/CD principles and GitLab CI
- Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)
Preferred Skills
- SQL databases (PostgreSQL)
- Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Why This Role?
Work in a modern DevSecOps environment with current tools and best practices
Build secure, scalable systems that matter
Collaborate with highly skilled engineers solving complex challenges
Grow your expertise in cloud-native technologies and Rust development
Make an impact in a mission-driven organization