Defense Unicorns - Senior Platform Engineer

• Support Kubernetes-based deployments in both on-prem and cloud infrastructure, ensuring platform components operate reliably across hybrid environments. • Implement and manage storage services across AWS and on-premises environments, including persistent storage decoupled from ephemeral VMs, backup and recovery, and cross-environment data synchronization. • Support networking, identity, and security controls across hybrid environments, including integration with IAM solutions (e.g., Keycloak, AWS IAM). • Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams. • Provide grounded time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines. • Build and maintain automated pipeline functions, leading teams towards delivery and sustainment options. • Contribute to the build and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure as well as our Enterprise IaC modules. • Adhere to SLA commitments, including on-call support for critical UDS issues in customer environments. • Serve as the primary technical interface for System Integrators and mission heroes, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex UDS issues. • The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. • Preferred Experience and Qualifications: • Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain one). • Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on cloud infrastructure (i.e. AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (i.e. Terraform/OpenTofu, Spacelift). • Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, and Docker. • Hands-on experience with AWS storage services (S3, EBS, EFS, FSx) and familiarity with on-premises storage systems (e.g., NFS, SAN/NAS, Ceph), including experience with persistent storage in ephemeral or non-persistent compute environments. • Experience architecting and maintaining hybrid cloud/on-prem environments. • Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, including networking, RBAC, and storage for cloud and on-prem clusters. • Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Travel Expectations: 5-10% • Travel Expectations: