Defense Platform Engineer: Bare-Metal Kubernetes & Security

ASI; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASI is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate Kubernetes clusters on bare metal, owning hardware bring-up, cluster lifecycle, and security hardening. You will collaborate with development and product teams to deliver mission software in a demanding defense environment.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in platform engineering, and DoD 8140 certification. On-site in Virginia 50% of the time and on-call surge coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in platform engineering or related field.
• DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce certification for privileged users (e.g., Security+ CE) required.
• Willing to work onsite in Virginia 50% of the time and provide on-call support during surge events.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and run Kubernetes clusters on bare metal from the ground up.
• Own platform end to end: hardware bring-up, cluster lifecycle, day-2 operations, security hardening, accreditation support.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to deliver mission software.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Linux systems

Networking

Security

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform/OpenTofu

Argo CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

ASI is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate Kubernetes clusters on bare metal, owning hardware bring-up, cluster lifecycle, and security hardening. You will collaborate with development and product teams to deliver mission software in a demanding defense environment.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in platform engineering, and DoD 8140 certification. On-site in Virginia 50% of the time and on-call surge coverage are expected.