Platform Architect

Avalore; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Platform Architect to own the core WDP infrastructure, driving non-functional requirements like performance, availability and disaster recovery. You will lead cloud design, containerization with Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, shaping the platform's technical roadmap.

You will work with security and compliance requirements, manage scalability, and guide senior/junior engineers. This role requires US work authorization and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Secret security clearance required.
• Cloud certifications (Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP) expected or for junior/journeyman roles.
• Senior level requires certifications (SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT).
• We are actively seeking Junior (0–3 yrs), Journeyman (4–7 yrs), Senior (8+ yrs) with Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Own the platform's technical roadmap focusing on performance, availability, and disaster recovery.
• Lead design and evolution of cloud infrastructure and containerization strategy (Kubernetes).
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and core platform services.

Skills

Security clearance

Cloud certifications

Security certifications

English proficiency

Communication skills

US work authorization

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Platform Architect is the primary internal-facing architect, responsible for the technical integrity, scalability, and reliability of the core WDP infrastructure itself. This person will own the platform's technical roadmap, focusing on non-functional requirements such as performance, high availability, and disaster recovery. They will lead the design and evolution of the WDP's cloud infrastructure, containerization strategy (e.g., Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and core platform services. The Platform Architect ensures that the underlying foundation of the WDP is robust, efficient, and capable of supporting the diverse and growing number of solutions being built upon it.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
• SecurityX/CASP+,CCNP Security, CCSP,FITSP-O, or GFACT certification (for Senior role)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
  • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.