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Insight Global, Inc.
Senior Platform Engineer
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Job Requirements Charleston, SC Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $110,000
- $140,000 Job Description Senior Platform Engineer (Secret Cleared)
Location:
North Charleston, SC (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)Type:
Direct Hire /Permanent Salary:
$100,000- $140,000 annually
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Insight Global Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to support a government-focused technology modernization effort in North Charleston, SC. This position is ideal for a technical professional who enjoys evaluating emerging technologies, leading platform architecture discussions, and helping engineering teams implement modern Kubernetes-based solutions. The engineer will work closely with government stakeholders and technology vendors to assess new software platforms, conduct technical evaluations, and provide recommendations on future-state platform capabilities. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with architecture review, platform strategy, DevSecOps practices, and technical leadership. Responsibilities- Evaluate and assess modern Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) technologies
- Lead technical evaluations of Kubernetes ecosystem platforms including OpenShift, Rancher, and Tanzu
- Review software architectures, technical proposals, and engineering deliverables
- Provide technical leadership to software developers and partner organizations
- Coordinate lab testing and integration activities across engineering teams
- Develop recommendations regarding platform modernization efforts
- Support implementation of cloud-native and microservices-based architectures
- Ensure platforms meet security, operational, and performance requirements
- Guide automation, CI/CD, and DevSecOps initiatives
- Support identity and access management integrations including Active Directory, IAM, ICAM, and RBAC
- Participate in Agile development activities and team ceremonies
- Present technical findings and recommendations to engineers and leadership
- Research emerging technologies and evaluate applicability within enterprise environments Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or currently possess an active Secret Clearance
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Agile Developer, Professional Scrum Developer, Certified Scrum Developer, or related Agile certification
- Strong Kubernetes experience
- Experience with enterprise container platforms such as OpenShift, Rancher, or Tanzu
- Experience reviewing and evaluating technical architectures
- Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and modern CI/CD practices
- Experience with Linux and Windows environments
- Understanding of networking, cloud-native architectures, and microservices
- Knowledge of IAM, ICAM, RBAC, and Active Directory integrations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering environments Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience supporting DoD or federal government programs
- Experience with tactical mission systems
- Familiarity with CANES or related Navy environments
- Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, or similar observability tools
- Exposure to AI/ML technologies supporting IT operations
- Additional certifications such as CISSP, Red Hat, ITIL, SANS, or Microsoft certifications group id: 10112344 Log in to view the job poster Apply now