Platform Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure for scalable and secure cloud-based applications. The role emphasizes Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform expertise within a hybrid on-site/off-site setup in Falls Church, VA.

The ideal candidate will contribute to DevSecOps development services, CI/CD pipelines, and secure automation while collaborating with an engineering team on cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 0–4+ years of cloud service provider experience (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience deploying self-managed Kubernetes on cloud platforms.
• Experience integrating cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster.
• Terraform IaC experience.
• DevSecOps tools: GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize.
• Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE).
• US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and maintaining Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture.
• Integrating a Kubernetes platform with enterprise security requirements.
• Implementing secure automation, monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines across environments.
• Supporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologies.
• Developing and iterating best practices to increase deployment quality and velocity.
• Implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE)

US Citizenship

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitLab CI

ArgoCD

FluxCD

Helm

Kustomize

Artifactory

Rancher RKE2

AWS

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Job description

Dark Wolf is looking for a Platform Engineer to join our team. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing technologies and platforms, such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. They will be able to work well within a larger team focused on defining and building cloud infrastructure to host DevSecOps development services and mission applications within a Kubernetes platform. This role can be supported at a hybrid capacity in Falls Church, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture
• Integrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security requirements
• Implementing secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code
• Deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments
• Supporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologies
• Developing and iterating best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deployments
• Implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management

Required Qualifications

• 0-4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience designing and deploying self-managed Kubernetes to commercial cloud platforms
• Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster
• Experience designing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize
• Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification)
• US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMS
• Experience deploying and maintaining Platform One's Big Bang suite of tools
• Experience working with the DHA
• Experience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud One
• Experience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3
• Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirements
• Experience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirements
• Experience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of services
• Experience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSO

This position is local to the Falls Church, VA area and attendance on site is required about 50% of the time. The compensation for this role is estimated to be approximately $125,000.00-$150,000.00 commensurate on experience.

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