$125,000 – $150,000/yr

Platform Engineer

Northern Virginiamid
EngineeringDevops Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture. Integrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security

Technical Tools
EngineeringDevops Engineer

Responsibilities

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  • 4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience designing and deploying self-managed Kubernetes to commercial cloud platforms
  • Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster
  • Experience designing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform
  • Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Snyk
  • Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
  • B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
  • Local to Falls Church, VA and willing to go onsite approximately 4-5 days per month (otherwise remote working is allowed)
  • US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Requirements

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  • Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMS
  • Experience deploying and maintaining Platform One’s Big Bang suite of tools
  • Experience working with the DHA
  • Experience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud One
  • Experience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3
  • Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2
  • Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirements
  • Experience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirements
  • Experience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of services
  • Experience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSO
  • 8570 IAT II Certification (Security + or equivalent) 

This position is local to the Falls Church, VA area and attendance on site is required about 50% of the time. The compensation for this role is estimated to be approximately $125,000.00-$150,000.00 commensurate on experience. 

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Northern Virginia
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
June 10, 2026
First seen
June 10, 2026
Last seen
June 11, 2026

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Platform Engineer$125k–$150k