Lead Platform Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead the build, configuration, and sustainment of a Software Factory capability for the US Space Force
• Determine guidelines and standards for deploying to Azure Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments
• Stand up and operate multiple Kubernetes cluster environments in Azure cloud, including lab and classified production environments
• Deploy and configure Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and other DevSecOps tools on virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters
• Direct resources and assist with automation for virtual machine infrastructure-as-code pipelines using Packer, Ansible, and shell scripts
• Provide DevSecOps support to application teams and customers through automation, architectures, and wikis
• Serve as a DevSecOps architect, engineer, and coach for the DevSecOps team
• Facilitate platform development and help development teams mature their delivery practices
• Monitor, patch, upgrade, and remediate vulnerabilities in Kubernetes nodes and platform applications
• Maintain and enhance software and infrastructure-as-code build, test, and deployment CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy and manage FOSS and vendor Kubernetes distributions using Linux-based VMs in Azure
• Deploy and manage Jira, Confluence, and GitLab on Azure-hosted virtual machines
• Use Helm to deploy, manage, and integrate Harbor, SonarQube, Keycloak, Nexus, ArgoCD, and other software into Kubernetes clusters
• Onboard user teams onto the Software Factory platform and assist with application and infrastructure integration via automated pipelines
• Define system and application security requirements for Azure and Kubernetes deployments
• Educate teams on DevSecOps practices and tooling
• Recommend innovations that enhance DevSecOps capabilities and competitive advantage

Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• DoD Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
• BA/BS Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of DevOps/Cloud experience
• Experience managing and using Linux and Linux-based operating systems
• Experience with software architecture, engineering, CI/CD, and/or DevOps practices
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language
• Experience with Git version control
• Experience with containerization build technologies and Kubernetes deployments
• Experience with Kubernetes Persistent Volumes / Volume Claims and Container Storage Interface plugins in cloud environments
• Experience providing technical leadership for DevOps or cloud teams
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management processes and tools
• DoDM 8140 Certification / Security+
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps techniques preferred
• Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines preferred
• Experience with US Air Force Platform One’s Big Bang a plus
• Experience with security scanning tools such as Anchore, OpenSCAP, and Prisma (Twistlock)
• Knowledge of secure development and software supply chain security practices
• Ability to handle a dynamic work environment
• Detail-oriented, critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits:

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance
• Identity verification process for hiring and virtual interviews