This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.About the Role:We are seeking a
Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, Ca and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement.
Key Responsibilities:- Implement and manage system automation using Ansible and Puppet, ensuring efficient configuration across RHEL and Windows platforms
- Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security
- Manage a wide array of open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab), enhancing our capabilities in data processing, storage, and monitoring
- Ensure the highest level of system performance and security across all platforms and technologies
- Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements, providing technical solutions that align with strategic goals
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, deployments, and operational practices
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux and Windows systems, including:
- Configuration management with Ansible and Puppet
- Kubernetes operations (RKE2 and Rancher preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments
- Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills:- Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience operating and supporting the following technologies in production environments:
- NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn
- Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail
- GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of containerization and cloud-native architectures
- Demonstrated experience with system performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering
Clearance Requirements:- Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI
Work Type:- Onsite in San Diego, California
- May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range:$100,000 - $170,000- The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
What we will offer you: - Highly competitive salary
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Take as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!
