Platform Engineer III

Role overview

Build and operate cloud platforms that support secure, reliable software delivery for government customers. This is a hands-on engineering role combining platform automation, production support, and close collaboration with developers; it also calls for helping teams improve delivery speed and operational practices.

Responsibilities - Automate platform configuration and deployment to improve service performance, accessibility, and ease of management. - Administer system and service accounts, maintain documentation, and resolve technical issues. - Create scripts and self-service capabilities that make platform services easier for development teams to use. - Work with developers to troubleshoot application and infrastructure problems, and take operational ownership of assigned services. - Improve products and delivery practices, including the use of AI tools to shorten cycle time and support better outcomes. - Participate in on-call support for customer needs.

Requirements - Three to six years of experience in cloud or platform operations, or a related area. - Experience administering AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments. - Strong Kubernetes, Terraform, and Linux administration skills. - Ability to automate recurring work with scripting and troubleshoot operating systems and applications. - Networking knowledge, including load balancing, DNS, SSL, firewalls, NAT, and NTP. - Experience with large production systems, effective communication, and collaborative work; a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience. - Ability to obtain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, along with a background investigation.

Nice to have - DevOps automation experience, client interaction, Linux/Unix command-line troubleshooting, or relevant industry certifications.

Benefits and work setup - U.S.-based role in a fully distributed workforce, with a flexible schedule and up to 25% travel for customer visits and program work. - Annual salary range: $143,824–$179,780, with final level and compensation based on qualifications and experience. - Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(k) match of 10% of gross pay; four weeks of combined vacation and sick leave; and 11 federal holidays, plus birthday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. - Annual budgets are available for education and training, home office equipment, and wellness. A MacBook Pro is provided.