Platform Engineer
Summary
Platform engineer building and automating secure, scalable infrastructure in a DevOps environment for a cleared government-services firm. Day to day: deploy and manage AWS/Azure environments, Kubernetes workloads, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Puppet), CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and full-time onsite work in Reston/Mc
Technical Intelligence Solutions (TIS) is seeking a Platform Engineer to support the development, automation, and deployment of secure, scalable applications in a DevOps environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and automation tools, along with a strong understanding of modern DevOps practices.
Security Clearance: TS/SCI required (must be active in DISS).
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure environments.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.
- Support Kubernetes environments and containerized application deployments.
- Develop and maintain automation to streamline infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and system operations.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes.
- Manage and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application deployments.
- Integrate systems and applications using APIs and protocols such as REST, JSON, and XML.
- Develop scripts and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, Ruby, or similar languages.
- Work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and other technical teams in an Agile/DevOps environment.
- Document technical solutions, configurations, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- 3+ years of experience with software development, programming, or engineering in a DevOps environment.
- 1+ years of experience with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
- Experience architecting and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
- High school diploma or GED.
- DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP certification, or the ability to obtain the required certification within 30 days of starting.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Reston/McLean, VA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab or GitHub.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automated server or network configuration.
- Experience with large-scale software deployments, monitoring, and automated testing.
- Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with JSON, YAML, and XML for configuration and system integration.
- Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
- Agile, DevOps, or Cloud-related certification.