Platform Engineer

Avalore.ai; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore.ai is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop and maintain the core tools and services that power the WDP System's data management and analytics capabilities. You will design containerization, orchestration, service meshes, and self-service tooling for developers.

Responsibilities include CI/CD automation, security controls, observability, and performance optimization, with collaboration across infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree.
• Good communication skills and self-starter mindset.
• Proficient in English and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain platform tools and services for data management and analytics.
• Design and implement platform capabilities (containerization, orchestration, service meshes) and self-service developer tooling.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, security controls, observability, and performance optimizations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Good communication

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Platform Engineer will develop and maintain the common platform tools and services that enable the WDP System's data management and analytics capabilities. This person will build and enhance the core services that application developers and data scientists use, ensuring the platform provides a robust and efficient environment for mission-critical tasks. This person will design and implement platform capabilities such as containerization, orchestration, and service meshes, create self-service tools for developers to increase productivity, and establish platform monitoring and observability solutions. This person will implement platform security controls and compliance mechanisms, optimize platform performance and resource utilization, and automate platform operations through CI/CD pipelines. This person will evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance platform capabilities, develop platform documentation and training materials, and collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration.

Requirements

• 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, phone and 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 employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

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

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Benefits

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 $97,000 - $192,000