Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27674

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,199 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premium for healthcare

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate has experience with AWS, programming skills in Python or Go, and a strong foundation in Linux. This position emphasizes collaboration in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and on-site work.

The role will involve enhancing existing systems, managing cloud infrastructure, and working with Kubernetes and CI/CD tools. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development.
• Experience with OS deployment and orchestration tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimize existing code base.
• Design and implement software architecture from prototype to operational applications.
• Define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.

Skills

Cloud technology (AWS)

Python or Go programming skills

Linux foundation

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

CI/CD tools (Gitlab-CI, Jenkins)

Job description

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

Benefits

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,199.00 - $145,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The candidate will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. The role requires the candidate to work autonomously identifying and solving 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

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience with OS deployment and orchestration (kickstart, ansible, puppet, etc).
• Experience with deploying and managing Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes).
• Experience with container (Docker/Podman) build tooling, Kubernetes automation tools (e.g. Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, etc.).
• Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go.
• Have a 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.
• Must be willing to travel to San Antonio, TX on average 3-4 days every three months.
• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred.
• Experience with OS and container hardening (STIGs, CIS benchmarks, PCI compliance, etc).
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with writing automation in 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.)
• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache Spark, etc.) is a plus.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.