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Platform Engineer

Defense Unicorns
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Federal Delivery
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Hands-on experience in Kubernetes
  • Experience with bare-metal or on-premises infrastructure
  • Experience deploying applications onto Kubernetes-based platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Support the architecture, deployment, configuration, and testing of bare-metal infrastructure
Nice to have
  • Hold or be eligible for a security clearance
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tooling, particularly GitLab CI
  • Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
What the job really is

As a Platform Engineer at Defense Unicorns, you will focus on deploying and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform within a secure, bare-metal environment. Your role involves collaborating with application teams to ensure platform reliability and security, managing infrastructure as code, and supporting secure software delivery. You will also troubleshoot and optimize the deployment of applications and services while adapting to evolving organizational needs.

Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision premiums 100% company paid
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options
Things to weigh
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contracting
  • Travel expectations of 15-25% may affect work-life balance
  • Compensation ranges are based on national benchmarking and may vary based on experience
  • Role may involve adapting to new responsibilities as organizational needs evolve
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