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Platform Engineer
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A Platform Engineer is responsible for the development of platforms that support the needs and use cases of different engineering teams across the organization. Creates reusable tools and workflows to streamline operational needs and facilitate automation tasks, supporting scalability of DevOps practices.
$129,369 / year median in Maryland
Job Description
Job Requirements MD Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $105,600 - $190,450 Job Description What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems using cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team. What You'll be Owning The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base. The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud. Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications. Other duties as assigned. What You Must Have An active U.S. Government Security clearance is not required to start. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Experience with OS deployment and orchestration (kickstart, ansible, puppet, etc). Experience with deploying and managing Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes). Experience with container (Docker/Podman) build tooling, Kubernetes automation tools (e.g. Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, etc.) Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go. Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD or San Antonio office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. If working from the Columbia, MD office, must be willing to travel to San Antonio, TX on average 3-4 days every three months. What Would be Nice to Have Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred. Experience with OS and container hardening (STIGs, CIS benchmarks, PCI compliance, etc). Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS. Experience with writing automation in CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.). Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.) Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc). Prior experience or familiarity with DISA's Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache Spark, etc..) is a plus. DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.
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At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. The pay range for this position is: $105,600 - $190,450 group id: 90883154 Apply nowBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance