Senior Platform Engineer

The role

This person will design, deploy, and scale infrastructure for a distributed cyber network operations platform. They will drive end-to-end systems engineering across on-premises and cloud-native platforms.

What you will do

• Drive end-to-end systems engineering efforts across modern, secure, and flexible infrastructure stacks.
• Work at the intersection of hardware integration, infrastructure orchestration, secure systems configuration, and bespoke operational tools.
• Design and deploy scalable infrastructure to support distributed cyber operations.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and rigorous security of all platform environments.

Required qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in systems engineering with a foundation in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or equivalent (or a related technical degree).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
• Deep mastery of Linux administration (Ubuntu, RHEL) and familiarity with Windows/virtualized platforms.
• Expertise in secure routing protocols and network integration (BGP, OSPF, VPNs).
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Current CCNA certification (or ability to obtain one within 90 days).
• Proficiency in modern DevSecOps, GitOps, and containerization (Docker, Podman).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code utilities (Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform).

Nice to have

• Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in classified environments.
• Exposure to DoD/federal cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and NIST 800-53.
• Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain and advanced threat detection.
• Experience writing automated tests for infrastructure components.
• Willingness to travel (CONUS/OCONUS) up to 25% annually for mission support.
• Comfortable working in SAPF/SCIF environments.
• Azure experience and/or relevant cloud certifications.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Substantial paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Income protection benefits

About the company

Clarity Innovations is a national security partner delivering solutions to the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). They focus on software and data engineering for Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring.