Defense Unicorns - Senior Platform Engineer (FedD144)
Requirements
• US citizenship and eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance • Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains • Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies such as pipelines, GitOps, Kubernetes, or Go • Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes and container-based systems • Expert with YAML • Proficient with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security • Proficient in architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in complex enterprise environments • Experience with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services • Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes and iterating toward better ways of working • Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams • Experience working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment • DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain • Experience in Department of Defense work, specifically on a production ATO system • Experience with Big Bang, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes • Expert in DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory and implementation • The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
• Architect and maintain scalable runtime production environments across cloud-native and containerized systems, including transforming applications into Kubernetes-friendly formats for bare-metal deployment • Own the technical roadmap for the platform vertical, identifying gaps, planning initiatives, and aligning engineering effort to mission objectives • Provide mentorship to engineers across the team, fostering professional development and raising the technical bar • Identify technical overlap across projects and guide teams on leveraging each other for efficient delivery • Work closely with Mission Managers, providing insights on engineering competency, capacity, velocity, and alignment with mission objectives • Collaborate with product teams, providing feedback on product fit and contributing to product direction based on production usage • Work with customers to define technical roadmaps that align to mission objectives • Advocate for and enforce DevSecOps practices across the platform layer, including security automation, container security, and compliance • Evaluate and select optimal methods for solving complex business problems, assessing new products and their potential impact on mission objectives • Drive continuous improvement in CI/CD pipelines, deployment patterns, and operational tooling
Benefits
• Health: • Medical/Dental/Vision • Premiums are 100% Company Paid • Health Savings Account • Disability Insurance • Financial: • 401k Retirement Plan • Company Stock Options • Leave: • We offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s • Paid Parental Leave • Learning: • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions • Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) • Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every requirement listed.
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