Defense Unicorns
PlatformEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Platform Engineer at Defense Unicorns. Skills: Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud-native technologies, System architecture. Automate runtime Production Environment. Build runtime Production Environment”
Industry & Context.
Independently Problem Solve; Problem-solving skills
10%-25% travel, Secret Clearance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Secret Clearance required, DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Nice to Have
Platform Engineer experience, Kubernetes experience, Google Cloud experience, Docker experience, Continuous delivery familiarity, Distributed architectures familiarity, Systems familiarity, Everything-as-code familiarity, Containerization familiarity, Cloud services familiarity, Python proficiency, Go proficiency, Ansible proficiency, Shell scripting basic understanding, YAML proficiency, Agile framework experience, Remote environment experience, Problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently, Excellent communication skills, Ability to collaborate effectively, Cross-functional teams collaboration, Security automation experience, API Security familiarity, Container Security familiarity, Cloud Security familiarity, Architecture security design familiarity, Monitoring familiarity, Performance instrumentation familiarity, Debugging systems comfort, Reading code comfort, Writing code comfort, Department of Defense work experience, Production ATO'd system experience, DevSecOps/DevOps knowledge, CI/CD theory knowledge
What You'll Do.
Automate runtime Production Environment
Build runtime Production Environment
Serve as link between Applications and environment
Advocate best practices
Facilitate communication between teams
Validate Solutions/Implementations
Ensure solutions align with tasks
Ensure solutions align with requirements
Maintain platform integrity
Maintain platform efficiency
Identify business problems independently
Solve business problems independently
Develop small components
Address specific challenges
Comprehend medium-level tasking
Integrate various components
Provide time estimates
Provide effort estimates
Own bridge between Application Development and Production Environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Application teams; Platform teams; Agile framework
Communication Scope
Facilitating communication
Process & Methodology
Agile framework, Project planning, Resource allocation
Full Job Description
EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. Role Description We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers. As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation. Responsibilities: You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams. In this position, you will be expected to: 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 Prog
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