Lead Platform Engineer - PaaS & Kubernetes (DoD)

Atlas Tech; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Tech is seeking a Compute Warfare Software Platform Engineer to provide technical leadership for modern PaaS solutions supporting Navy/DoD tactical networks. You will guide engineering teams, oversee CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, and evaluate new container technologies in a fast-paced lab environment.

Applicants should hold US citizenship with a DoD Secret clearance and have deep Kubernetes/PaaS expertise, plus a strong background in Linux/Windows, IAM/ICAM, and secure software delivery

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Kubernetes and modern PaaS platforms (OpenShift, Rancher, Tanzu) expertise.
• Experience evaluating software architectures, vendor solutions, and developer deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of IT enterprise services (email, chat, collaboration, monitoring, backups, file services).
• Experience overseeing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps deployment methodologies.
• Solid foundation in Linux/Windows OS, networking, cloud-native design, and microservices architectures.
• Thorough understanding of ICAM, RBAC, IAM, and Active Directory integration.
• Working knowledge of DoD Systems Engineering processes and tactical mission systems.
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a highly technical, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to software developers and third-party vendors implementing modern PaaS solutions.
• Lead lab-based evaluations of new PaaS and container technologies (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, Tanzu) as part of a specialized tiger team.
• Coordinate all lab testing, integration activities, and technical assessments across multiple engineering groups.
• Review and evaluate software architectures, vendor proposals, and developer deliverables against strict Navy/DoD requirements.
• Deliver strategic technical recommendations to the Compute Warfare Lead Engineer.
• Ensure modern PaaS and Kubernetes-based architectures meet all tactical, operational, and security requirements.
• Oversee automation strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices to ensure efficient and secure software delivery.
• Provide architectural guidance across Linux/Windows OS, networking, microservices, and cloud-native design principles.
• Support integration of ICAM, RBAC, IAM, and Active Directory within distributed PaaS environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies within a cross-functional DevSecOps environment.
• Prepare technical briefs and communicate complex concepts to engineers, vendors, and leadership.
• Continuously evaluate emerging Kubernetes and commercial platform capabilities to inform modernization strategies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related taskings as directed.

Skills

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Rancher

Tanzu

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Linux

Windows

ICAM

RBAC

IAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

Atlas Tech is seeking a Compute Warfare Software Platform Engineer to provide technical leadership for modern PaaS solutions supporting Navy/DoD tactical networks. You will guide engineering teams, oversee CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, and evaluate new container technologies in a fast-paced lab environment.

Applicants should hold US citizenship with a DoD Secret clearance and have deep Kubernetes/PaaS expertise, plus a strong background in Linux/Windows, IAM/ICAM, and secure software delivery