Platform Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 77,500 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Platform Engineer in Colorado Springs to support the modernization and automation of software services for the Department of Defense. The role involves designing and enhancing application platforms with Kubernetes and DevSecOps. Candidates must have extensive experience with automation, CI/CD workflows, and possess at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A Secret clearance is required, and salary ranges from $77,500 to $176,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation and DoD RMF.
• Experience with Git workflows and scripting.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance application platform for DoD.
• Collaborate with developers and system admins.
• Optimize CI/CD workflows and improve automation.

Skills

DoD RMF and STIGs

Automation

Container orchestration

CI/CD workflows

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

Job Number: R0240174

Platform Engineer

Join a mission focused team supporting the modernization, automation, and secure delivery of enterprise software capabilities for the Department of Defense. As a Platform Engineer, you will help design, develop, and enhance a modern application platform leveraging Kubernetes, container services, and DevSecOps pipelines. You will collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and security professionals to streamline delivery, improve automation, and mature platform services supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

You will apply hands‑on experience with modern developer tooling, container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and RMF‑aligned best practices to strengthen platform reliability and developer experience across the organization. This role also provides opportunities to lead small teams, mentor junior engineers, and help define platform standards, processes, and technical direction.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with DoD RMF and STIGs
• 5+ years of experience with automation, including Git workflows, package and dependency management, and scripting
• Experience researching tools and contributing to platform development, including processes, standards, and procedures
• Experience collaborating with software developers to enhance platform capabilities and improve delivery efficiency and providing technical guidance on architecting, researching, and implementing tools aligned to DoD security and compliance best practices
• Experience optimizing CI/CD workflows, including build and package automation, pipeline tooling integration, and secure delivery processes
• Experience with developer and platform tooling, such as Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Harbor, Nexus, and Jira
• Experience with containerized applications, including deployment automation using YAML, and Unix shell scripting or command-line tooling
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and system administration in air‑gapped or isolated environments, or 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and system administration in air‑gapped or isolated environments in lieu of a degree
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+ CE

Nice If You Have:

• Experience contributing to Agile‑based team ceremonies and workflows
• Ability to enhance developer workflows and overall developer experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve technical challenges efficiently
• Possession of strong problem solving, deconfliction, and issue resolution skills
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation:

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for this position. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.