Sr. Platform Engineer (Kubernetes & Compliance, Hybrid), to 260k - FS Poly
About the position Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems. You will focus on compliance and Kubernetes management, ensuring robust networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments. This role involves supporting compliance-driven sustainment, documenting technical processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet evolving security needs. Base compensation ranges from $170k to $260k, with a compelling benefits package for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems.
- Focus on compliance and Kubernetes management.
- Ensure robust networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments.
- Support compliance-driven sustainment.
- Document technical processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to meet evolving security needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus 14 years of systems engineering experience, or 19 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong grasp of Kubernetes networking, deployment, and configuration.
- Proven ability to support compliance-driven activities using enterprise tracking and documentation tools.
- TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Salt, Ansible)
- Experience with Rancher
- Experience with Helm
- Experience with observability tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, or Grafana.
- Security+ (CWIP) certification is a plus.
Benefits
- over 5 weeks of PTO
- direct 401k contributions
- comprehensive health insurance
- remote work options