Platform Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

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

You will establish platform monitoring, security controls, and CI/CD automation, while collaborating with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration and

Qualifications

• Security clearance required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• MS Office proficiency and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the platform tools and services for data management and analytics.
• Design and implement platform capabilities such as containerization, orchestration, and service meshes.
• Create self-service tools for developers to increase productivity.
• Establish platform monitoring and observability solutions.
• Implement platform security controls and compliance mechanisms.
• Automate platform operations through CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and develop platform documentation and training materials.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

English proficiency

MS Office

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.

• 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 $97,000 - $192,000.