Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer

Valiant Solutions; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m2

Paid time off

Paid certifications

Professional development

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer to support OpenShift in cloud and data center environments. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility and hands-on experience deploying and operating OpenShift, AWS, and related tooling.

The position is onsite in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA, offering growth opportunities within a company noted for its employee-centric culture and strong certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical discipline is required.
• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification is required.
• Candidate must have 5–8 years of development experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate O&M for OpenShift across cloud and data center (vSphere) environments.
• Support OpenShift operators and frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, RedHat GitOps.
• Deploy OpenShift to new sites as they come online.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to scale platforms and meet integration requirements.
• Work with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and secure solutions.
• Document data services and keep detailed documentation.

Skills

OpenShift

AWS

Python

Shell scripting

Git

Linux

RHEL/CentOS

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

vSphere

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Crossplane

Kyverno

RedHat GitOps

vSphere

Job description

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer to join our rapidly growing, innovative team! The Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer will join a program providing User-facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. The team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment, and disposal of user-facing and data center information technology (IT) services across multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission. Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence.

Location

Onsite in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA

Required Clearance

TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph

Required Education And Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience).
• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification

Required Experience

• 5-8 years of development experience

Desired Skills

• Experience deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services.
• Python, Shell scripting, Git.
• Linux distributions: RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS.
• CI/CD orchestration tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins.
• Container technology: Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem in general.

Responsibilities

• O&M of existing Red Hat OpenShift environment across multiple security domains in both Cloud and data center (vSphere) environments
• Supports OpenShift operators and frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, RedHat GitOps
• Deploys OpenShift to new sites as they come online
• Works with internal and external teams to understand integration requirements and scale existing platforms to meet them
• Works with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and develop secure solutions
• Supports data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, Elastic Stack
• Compiles detailed documentation

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI-enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications. Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero.

Benefits Snapshot

Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full-time employees receive:

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant

Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $109,600 - $156,600. This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above.

Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only)

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that aligns with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Valiant Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre‑employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.