Applied Research Solutions ยท 15 hours ago
Junior Platform Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expApplied Research Solutions (ARS) is a respected provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology for mission support. They are seeking a Junior Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps platform infrastructure and operations for government systems, providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support while learning site reliability engineering practices in cloud-native environments.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support for the platform, troubleshooting issues and performing O&M tasks to maintain system availability
Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor and other observability tools, responding to incidents and alerts
Support automated DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes, troubleshooting pipeline issues under guidance from senior engineers
Assist with infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and other IaC tooling
Support containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)
Work as part of an Agile development team to ensure infrastructure security and compliance with DoD requirements
Help implement automation and monitoring solutions for deployment pipeline health
Document incident responses, troubleshooting steps, and resolution procedures
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support platform capabilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be US Citizen
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)
Cloud Platforms: Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plus
Basic Technical Skills: Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and version control (Git)
Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts; Kubernetes exposure preferred
CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and interest in learning automation practices
Security Awareness: Understanding of basic security practices with willingness to learn DevSecOps and DoD compliance requirements
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn technical concepts quickly
Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration
Preferred
Kubernetes exposure preferred
AWS experience is a plus
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
Company
Applied Research Solutions
ARS is a growing small business company that serving the department of defense and intelligence community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Wittlinger
Executive Partner
Jennifer Landis, MBA
Education and Training Program Manager - AF Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS)
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