Lead Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, configuration, and maintenance of a Software Factory capability for the US Space Force.

• Establish guidelines and standards for deploying to Azure Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments.

• Lead the establishment and operation of Kubernetes clusters in both lab and classified production settings.

• Implement and configure Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and various DevSecOps tools on virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters.

• Guide resources and support the creation of VM Infrastructure as Code pipelines utilizing Packer, Ansible, and shell scripts.

• Provide DevSecOps support for application teams and clients through automation, architecture, and documentation.

• Act as a DevSecOps architect, engineer, and mentor.

• Enhance platform and development team maturity to maximize customer value delivery.

• Monitor, patch, upgrade, and address vulnerabilities within Kubernetes cluster nodes and platform applications.

• Design, maintain, and improve IaC build, test, and deployment CI/CD pipelines.

• Deploy and manage both FOSS and vendor Kubernetes distributions on Linux-based Azure virtual machines.

• Utilize Helm to deploy, manage, and integrate Harbor, SonarQube, Keycloak, Nexus, ArgoCD, and other software within Kubernetes clusters.

• Assist user teams in onboarding to the Software Factory platform and facilitate application and infrastructure integration using automated pipelines.

• Specify system and application security requirements.

• Educate teams on DevSecOps methodologies and tools.

• Propose innovations grounded in DevSecOps expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

• Over 10 years of experience in DevOps/Cloud environments.

• Proficient in managing and utilizing Linux and Linux-based operating systems.

• Experienced in software architecture, engineering, CI/CD, and/or DevOps practices.

• Familiar with at least one programming or scripting language.

• Proficient in using Git version control.

• Knowledgeable in containerization build technologies and Kubernetes deployments.

• Experienced with Kubernetes Persistent Volumes / Volume Claims and Container Storage Interface plugins in cloud settings.

• Proven ability to provide technical leadership for DevOps or cloud teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with teams and clients, as well as coaching in DevSecOps processes.

• Skilled in Agile lifecycle management processes and tools.

• Holds DoDM 8140 Certification / Security+.

• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps techniques is preferred.

• Familiarity with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

• Background with US Air Force Platform One’s Big Bang is advantageous.

• Experience with security scanning tools such as Anchore, OpenSCAP, and Prisma (Twistlock) is desirable.

• Knowledgeable in secure development and software supply chain security practices.

• Committed to continuous learning and maintaining professional qualifications.

• Capable of thriving in a dynamic work environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Detail-oriented, critical thinker with exceptional problem-solving abilities.

• Dedicated to continuous improvement and best practices.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Expected to work 40 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for medical plans, including those with Health Savings Accounts.

• Various dental plan options available.

• Vision plan provided.

• 401(k) plan featuring pre-tax and post-tax contributions along with company matching.

• Flexible work weeks whenever feasible.

• Vacation, sick leave, and personal time off.

• Paid holidays included.

• Paid parental leave offered.

• Military leave available.

• Bereavement leave provided.

• Jury duty leave included.

• New employees receive 15 days of paid leave annually, prorated based on hire date.

• 10 paid holidays annually, prorated based on hire date.

• Eligible employees can receive up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits are included.

• Life insurance coverage offered.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance available.

• Personal accident insurance provided.

• Critical illness insurance included.

• Business travel and accident insurance available.

• Remote work or telecommuting options offered.