Platform Engineer

Systech Federal LLC.; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systech Federal LLC. in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Platform Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our applications and services. You will work with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM to ensure reliability and security.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps practices, scalable architectures, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and drive

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet and Helm.
• Strong RedHat Linux administration and container orchestration skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and AWS IAM.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure for applications and services.
• Build and secure CI/CD pipelines and automate provisioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize platform reliability and cost.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Container Management

Large-scale cloud environments

Security mindset

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Helm

RedHat Linux

AWS IAM

Job description

Description

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's applications and services. Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform, as well as optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
To excel in this role, you should have hands-on experience with the tools and processes mentioned above. Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration, DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process, and Terraform for infrastructure as code will be beneficial. Experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management RedHat Linux for operating system administration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, and AWS IAM for identity and access management will also be valuable. Your expertise in these areas will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure.

*This role requires an active TS/SCI FSP to start*

Requirements

• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Puppet
• RedHat Linux
• Helm
• Container Management
• CI/CD
• AWS IAM

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS
• Experience working with large‑scale cloud environments