Hiring: Platform Engineer Company: Defense Unicorns Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:11:36 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Ansible, Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Native, Docker, GCP, GitOps, Helm, IaC, Kubernetes, Pulumi, Python, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Shell, Terraform, User Experience About the job Required Skills: •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. •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 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 Application Development and Production: Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment. Qualifications: •Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance highly 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. •Operational 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. •Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. •Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. •Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code. •Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a clearance. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!