Platform Engineer – TS/SCI Cleared | DevSecOps / Cloud Infrastructure

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps platform infrastructure and operations for mission-critical government systems. This role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support while learning site reliability engineering (SRE) practices in cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will support automation, observability, and troubleshooting in Azure Kubernetes environments while working alongside experienced platform engineers. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position. This role requires employee pass background screening for SAP.

• Must be US Citizen 
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered
• Identity & Access Management: Familiarity with Keycloak or similar identity provider (IdP) solutions preferred; exposure to OAuth2/OIDC concepts a plus
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)
• Cloud Platforms: Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plus
• Basic Technical Skills: Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and version control (Git)
• Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts; Kubernetes exposure preferred
• CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and interest in learning automation practices
• Security Awareness: Understanding of basic security practices with willingness to learn DevSecOps and DoD compliance requirements
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn technical concepts quickly
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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