Senior Federal Platform Engineer

For our client, a leader in the Information Technology space, we are seeking a Senior Federal Platform Engineer to join their team. This role will lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines for federal environments
• Support software release and deployment activities
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform
• Maintain security and operational controls in restricted environments
• Troubleshoot complex deployment and application issues
• Develop logging and monitoring mechanisms to enhance system reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve release quality
• Produce technical documentation and support audit readiness

Qualifications

• 7+ years in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or similar role
• Hands-on experience with IL5, IL6, FedRAMP High, or classified environments
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Scripting proficiency in languages such as Python or Bash
• Strong knowledge of federal compliance and security frameworks like FedRAMP and NIST

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Supplemental life options
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Roth/Traditional options
• Generous PTO plan including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty
• Above-market annual bonuses

Pay

$125,000 – $150,000 annually