Platform Engineer: Cloud, Kubernetes & DevSecOps

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG seeks an experienced Platform Engineer to design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable platform infrastructure across cloud, containers, and CI/CD. You will build and manage Kubernetes-based services, deploy Helm charts, and implement IaC with Terraform while enforcing DevSecOps practices.

You will also automate provisioning with Ansible/Puppet, manage IAM in AWS, and monitor platform performance. The role requires strong Linux administration and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining modern platform or cloud infrastructure.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and deployment processes.
• Experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet.
• Strong Red Hat Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with IAM in AWS and Kubernetes deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve scalable platform infrastructure.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Manage Kubernetes deployments, configurations, and releases with Helm.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform.
• Automate system configuration and provisioning with Ansible and Puppet.
• Administer, secure, patch, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for build, testing, and deployment.
• Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices throughout the SDLC.
• Manage container platforms, images, registries, and deployment workflows.
• Configure AWS IAM users, roles, policies, and access controls.
• Monitor performance, availability, and resource utilization; drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across cloud, container, OS, networking, and automation.
• Collaborate with developers, security, and operations teams; maintain docs and standards.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across the platform environment.

Skills

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

RHEL

Helm

Container Management

CI/CD Pipelines

AWS IAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Helm

Kubernetes

Job description

VTG seeks an experienced Platform Engineer to design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable platform infrastructure across cloud, containers, and CI/CD. You will build and manage Kubernetes-based services, deploy Helm charts, and implement IaC with Terraform while enforcing DevSecOps practices.

You will also automate provisioning with Ansible/Puppet, manage IAM in AWS, and monitor platform performance. The role requires strong Linux administration and collaboration across teams.