Staff Platform Engineer

About the role

The position is listed on behalf of a partner company managing all applications and next steps. Our partner is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer based in the United States. This role involves leading the design and evolution of secure, cloud-native platforms supporting critical mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, development, and continuous improvement of platform capabilities connecting applications with secure and scalable runtime environments.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable runtime production environments across cloud-native and containerized systems.
• Develop and execute platform strategies, technical roadmaps, and engineering standards aligned with mission objectives.
• Transform applications into Kubernetes-ready formats and support modern deployment approaches across diverse environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, helping raise engineering standards and supporting professional growth.
• Identify opportunities for platform improvements, process optimization, and increased delivery efficiency across teams.
• Collaborate with product teams to provide technical guidance, improve product fit, and influence future product direction.
• Partner with customers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and align solutions with operational goals.
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices, including security automation, container security, cloud security, and compliance-focused engineering.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, infrastructure automation, and operational tooling.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to address complex technical and business challenges.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing expertise in architecture, performance, monitoring, and security design.
• Occasionally travel to support customer and team collaboration needs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience solving complex technical challenges across multiple engineering domains.
• Deep expertise in one or more key technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, or Go.
• Advanced proficiency with YAML and infrastructure configuration management.
• Experience with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including API security, container security, and cloud security principles.
• Advanced understanding of secure architectures, monitoring systems, and performance instrumentation for complex environments.
• Ability to identify process gaps, introduce improvements, and establish scalable engineering practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile teams in remote environments.
• Preferred experience with DoD environments, production authorization processes, or mission-critical systems.
• Familiarity with Big Bang, Iron Bank, C-ATO processes, or similar secure software delivery frameworks is a plus.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Fully remote work environment within the United States.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid premiums.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Home office budget to support remote work.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy.
• Paid federal holidays, Thanksgiving week, and end-of-year holiday time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training, certification, and professional development reimbursement.
• Conference participation support, including travel, lodging, and fees.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, mission-focused technology initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers, innovators, and industry experts.