Platform Engineer (FedD145)

The role

You will automate and build a runtime Production Environment and act as a link between application teams and the platform. You will validate solutions, solve business problems independently, and estimate time and effort for tasks.

What you will do

• Automate and build a runtime Production Environment
• Serve as a link between Applications and the environment
• Validate Solutions/Implementations
• Independently Problem Solve
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking
• Estimate Time and Effort
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency
• Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Required qualifications

• Familiarity with at least one programming language
• Secret Clearance required
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification

Nice to have

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting
• Proficient with YAML
• 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
• Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security
• Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
• Paid Parental Leave
• Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

About the company

Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery for customers. They create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery.