Platform Engineer

Defense Unicorns is a contractor for the U.S. government focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. They are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to develop and maintain their platform, with a strong emphasis on system architecture and problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of system architecture
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to guide junior engineers
• Experience in automating and building a runtime Production Environment
• Ability to serve as a link between Applications and Production Environment
• Ability to validate solutions/implementations
• Ability to independently problem solve
• Understanding of medium-level tasking
• Ability to estimate time and effort for medium-sized tasks
• Demonstrate programming language proficiency
• Familiarity with at least one programming language
• Basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory