Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 30872

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with AWS, Go, and Linux expertise. You will contribute to building and integrating software components, leveraging open‑source code, and meeting complex challenges with Big Data/Cloud tech.

The role is hybrid, requiring on‑site collaboration in Columbia, MD several days per week. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong systems integration skills, IaC know‑how, and the ability to work autonomously toward Architects’ strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Platform Engineering or Go software development with related degree or 9 years with HS.
• Experience deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Kubernetes experience and infrastructure as code.
• Solid Linux systems, networking and shell scripting skills.
• Strong problem solving and written/oral communication.
• Hybrid work in Columbia, MD with 1–2 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and design core architecture for software from prototype to production.
• Enhance and harden existing code base with opportunities for robustness.
• Define, build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern tooling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Go

AWS

Kubernetes

Ansible

Ceph

Rook

Longhorn

Shell scripting

Linux

Puppet

Maven

VMware

GitLab CI

Jenkins

GitHub

Confluence

JIRA

Ovirt

Proxmox

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

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Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

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.

Why Enlighten?

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: $111,662.00-$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 Go, and a strong Linux foundation. 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. As a result, the candidate will be expected 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.

#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level

• 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

• Clearance Requirements: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (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.
• Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.)
• Experience with programming skills with 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 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

• 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.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com.