Enterprise - Platform Engineer - Linux, Kubernetes, AWS 8/10/2026 Columbia, MD MD - LIT

Erias Ventures, LLC; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% Roth or Traditional 401k with vest

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

100% Company Paid Vision and Dental

100% Company Paid Long Term Disability

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off with Flexible Schedules

Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer in Columbia, MD with strong AWS, Go, and Linux skills to advance cloud-based components and integrate open-source code for complex Big Data projects. You will work autonomously to identify and solve problems while aligning with team strategy.

The role emphasizes infrastructure as code, modern cloud tooling, and collaboration across disciplines in a hybrid environment, with 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, MD office.

Qualifications

• Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
• Experience with Kubernetes and Ansible
• Proficient in Go programming
• Solid Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and shell scripting
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid office setting in Columbia, MD 1–2 days/week
• Flexible to schedule changes and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure in AWS
• Design core architecture for software from prototype to production
• Leverage IaC tools to define and manage cloud resources
• Collaborate with Architects and cross-functional teams
• Assist with problem solving and performance improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Go

Linux

Shell scripting

Security concepts

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Ceph

Rook

Longhorn

GitLab-CI / Travis-CI / Jenkins

Job description

Location

Columbia, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team.

• The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base
• The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications
• Other duties as assigned

This position allows partial telework.

Clearance

A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Experience

Nine plus (9+) years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Go) with Bachelors in related field; or seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience.

Required skills

• Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.)
• Experience with programming skills in languages like Go
• Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office
• Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed

Desired skills

• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc..) is a plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
• Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc)
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $265,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Rothor Traditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability,andGroup Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedulesandBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership andMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To learn more about our company visit our webpage or LinkedIn .