Platform DevOps Engineer

Role Overview

• Serve as the technical authority for DevOps and DevSecOps architecture across multiple projects.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms.
• Engage in and improve the full lifecycle of services—from design and development through deployment, operations, monitoring, and optimization.
• Capture and execute customer requirements while ensuring alignment with project objectives and performance metrics.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.
• Define, establish, and maintain DevSecOps standards, processes, and governance across the software development lifecycle.
• Lead infrastructure integration, automation, and orchestration efforts across development, testing, and production environments.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform.
• Standardize the creation, deployment, and management of Helm charts and Kubernetes-based application deployments.
• Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and security while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues while providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate directly with government stakeholders and program leadership to develop technical roadmaps and modernization strategies.
• Support proposal development, technical solutioning, and architecture planning efforts as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related STEM field or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and platform engineering, with demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps environments.
• Five (5) or more years of experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert on enterprise software development or cloud modernization efforts.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar technologies.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, container security, vulnerability scanning, and container hardening.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or comparable technologies.
• Experience implementing secure DevSecOps practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience reviewing and validating software code, application architectures, and infrastructure designs.
• Experience developing automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience deploying and maintaining highly available enterprise applications in AWS.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• SDLC
• Terraform
• TypeScript