Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27031

Wyetech, LLC; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% contribution to SEP IRA

Generous PTO plan

Employee referral bonus up to $10,000

Team-building events

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer based in Columbia, MD. This role focuses on deploying cloud solutions for federal government clients, leveraging your expertise in AWS, Go programming, and Linux systems.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing custom software components, integrating open-source technologies, and working effectively in a hybrid environment. We offer a robust benefits package, including generous PTO and a SEP IRA contribution.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in platform engineering or software development.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy infrastructure in AWS.
• Design core architecture and capabilities for software.
• Integrate open-source code to solve complex problems.

Skills

AWS

Go programming

Linux systems

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

Ansible

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award‑winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real‑world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Go, and a strong Linux foundation. You will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integrate open‑source code to address complex problems through cutting‑edge Big Data / Cloud technology. The candidate is expected to work autonomously to identify and solve problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team.

Mid‑Senior Level

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an appropriate security clearance are required (e.g., active TS/SCI security clearance with agency‑appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunities to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.
• The candidate should have experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Security clearance: A current U.S. Government security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 9+ years of experience in platform engineering or software development (Go) with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 7 years relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), Ansible, and storage layers (Ceph, Rook, Longhorn, etc.).
• Experience with programming skills in Go.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired Technical Skills

• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g., Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab‑CI, Travis‑CI, Jenkins, etc.).
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, etc.).
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Maven, virtualization (oVirt, Proxmox, VMware, etc.).
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional Benefits Include

• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees can adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year to meet evolving needs.

Full‑time Employees Eligibility for Voluntary Benefit Plans

• Choice of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and dental
• Life and AD&D benefits
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Optional identity theft and legal protection services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility among Wyetech‑supported contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Pay Range

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre‑benefit gross wage amounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844-WYETECH x727 or via email. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.