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Defense Unicorns · 3 months ago

Platform Engineer

San Antonio, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $201K/yr

Defense Unicorns is a contractor for the U.S. government focused on delivering secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. They are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to automate and build a runtime Production Environment while ensuring solutions align with business requirements and facilitating communication between application and platform teams.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)National SecuritySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel Expectations: 10%-25%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise

Qualification

KubernetesCloud-native technologiesProgramming language proficiencySecurity automationAgile framework experienceInfrastructure-as-codeDebugging systemsCloud SecurityAPI SecurityContainer SecurityDoD 8570 IAT II certificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

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 the Production Environment

Ability to validate solutions and implementations

Ability to independently problem solve

Understanding of medium-level tasking

Ability to estimate time and effort for medium-sized tasks

Familiarity with at least one programming language

Basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell

Ability to own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel expectations of 10%-25%

Preferred

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

Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code

Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance

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

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Premiums are 100% Company Paid

Health Reimbursement Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Company Stock Options

Home Office Budget

Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day)

Paid Parental Leave

Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions

Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)