Cloud Platform Engineer (PaaS) with Security Clearance

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Consulting seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer to support a large-scale PaaS for an Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA. This hybrid role requires active TS/SCI clearance and hands-on OpenShift deployment across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will work with Crossplane, Kyverno, and GitOps, deploy OpenShift to new sites, and collaborate with security teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions. Strong scripting and Linux experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5–8 years of developer or platform engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, CCNA).
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift in cloud or vSphere environments.
• Familiarity with AWS.
• Scripting skills in Python or Shell, and comfort with Git.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS).
• CI/CD experience using GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Knowledge of container technologies — Docker, Kubernetes, CNCF ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Red Hat OpenShift environments across multiple security domains.
• Support OpenShift frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, and Red Hat GitOps.
• Deploy OpenShift to new sites as the platform expands.
• Collaborate with teams to understand integration needs and scale the platform.
• Partner with Security teams to ensure compliance and build secure-by-design solutions.
• Manage data services like RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, and Elastic Stack.
• Write clear, thorough documentation for teammates and maintainers.

Skills

OpenShift

Security Clearance

Cloud engineering

Scripting (Python/Shell)

Git basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenShift deployment

AWS

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

RHEL/CentOS

Job description

Cloud Platform Engineer (PaaS) Springfield, VA ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED About This Role We're looking for a skilled Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer to join a collaborative Agile team building and maintaining a large-scale Platform as a Service (PaaS) capability for an Intelligence Community customer. This is mission-critical work — you'll be helping teams across multiple security domains deploy applications and data services on a modern, cloud-native platform. If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, working across teams, and making a tangible difference in national security, this role is a great fit.

What You'll Do

• Operate and maintain Red Hat OpenShift environments across multiple security domains — both in the cloud and on-premises (vSphere)
• Support key OpenShift frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, and Red Hat GitOps
• Deploy OpenShift to new sites as the platform expands
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand integration needs and scale the platform accordingly
• Partner with Security teams to ensure compliance and build secure-by-design solutions
• Manage data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, and the Elastic Stack
• Write clear, thorough documentation to support teammates and future maintainers

What We're Looking For Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5–8 years of developer or platform engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (one of the following): Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Nice to Have (but not all required — bring what you have!):
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift in cloud or vSphere environments
• Familiarity with AWS
• Scripting skills in Python or Shell, and comfort with Git
• Experience with Linux (RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS)
• CI/CD experience using GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Knowledge of container technologies — Docker, Kubernetes, and the broader CNCF ecosystem

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work on meaningful, high-impact missions that matter at a national level
• Join a team that values autonomy and trust — you'll own your work
• Grow your skills in a modern cloud-native environment
• Be part of an Agile team that moves fast and collaborates openly U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required for this position.

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more! D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience.

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $175-185k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.