Skyward Federal · 1 month ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSkyward Federal is a company focused on solving multi-domain challenges primarily supporting national defense. They are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of secure, scalable infrastructure that supports mission-critical national security applications while mentoring others and driving technical innovation.
ComputerCyber SecurityData IntegrationDevOpsIT InfrastructureSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee design, scaling, and optimization of multi-domain capabilities, setting standards for robust infrastructure
Drive the strategic evolution of platform capabilities, scalability, and tooling while evaluating and integrating emerging technologies
Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Kubernetes clusters and workloads, with a focus on AWS EKS and Helm
Develop advanced Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, ensuring modular, scalable, and secure configurations
Oversee CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance, enhancing deployment efficiency with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Argo
Implement and automate advanced security controls, including compliance with STIG, SRG, and RMF standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business goals
Identify and lead initiatives to improve infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability
Act as a SME for infrastructure challenges, providing guidance to peers and stakeholders
Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for integrating into the platform roadmap
Qualification
Required
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance required
Oversee design, scaling, and optimization of multi-domain capabilities, setting standards for robust infrastructure
Drive the strategic evolution of platform capabilities, scalability, and tooling while evaluating and integrating emerging technologies
Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Kubernetes clusters and workloads, with a focus on AWS EKS and Helm
Develop advanced Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, ensuring modular, scalable, and secure configurations
Oversee CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance, enhancing deployment efficiency with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Argo
Implement and automate advanced security controls, including compliance with STIG, SRG, and RMF standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business goals
Identify and lead initiatives to improve infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability
Act as a SME for infrastructure challenges, providing guidance to peers and stakeholders
Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for integrating into the platform roadmap
Preferred
Advanced expertise in container orchestration and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, Helm)
Expert in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, AWS) and pipeline automation (GitLab, Jenkins, Argo)
In-depth knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance frameworks (STIG, SRG, RMF)
Strong technical mentorship and team collaboration skills
Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure
Effective communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Extensive experience with air-gapped systems and classified environments
Expertise in multi-domain DevSecOps practices
Benefits
10% 401k match, 100% immediately vested
100% employer-paid health, dental & vision coverage
100% employer-paid short and long term disability benefits
100% employer-paid life insurance policy
20 days of flexible paid time off
11 federal holidays and 2+ Skyward holidays
Unlimited sick & bereavement leave events
Company issued laptop, mobile phone and expense card
$5,000 per year tax-exempt educational reimbursement
$250 office set-up stipend
$50 monthly internet stipend
$50 monthly coffee budget ☕
Additional discretionary benefits throughout the year
Company
Skyward Federal
Skyward Federal is an enterprise of cyber-logistics.
Founded in 2019
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-05-17
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