Platform Engineer (Hybrid) Clearance Required

Phoenix Operations Group; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - %

401K - company contribution

Paid time off - 4 weeks

Holidays - 11 paid

Referral Bonuses

Open Source Bonuses

Professional Development

Job summary

Phoenix Operations Group, based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop, integrate, and support secure infrastructure for cloud and big data applications. The role is hybrid with onsite about two days per week, combining software development with hands-on systems engineering, including Linux administration and container orchestration.

The successful candidate will turn designs into reliable operational capabilities, automate environment setup, and integrate open-source

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of platform engineering or software development experience; related master’s plus three years; or high school diploma/equivalent plus nine years.
• Python or Go programming and Bash/shell scripting.
• Strong Linux, networking, and security knowledge.
• OS deployment/configuration using Kickstart, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools.
• Kubernetes deployment and administration.
• Docker/Podman and Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, or comparable tooling.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and support secure cloud and big data infrastructure.
• Automate environment setup and build repeatable, maintainable platforms.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to implement designs end-to-end.
• Operate and manage Kubernetes environments and containerized services.

Skills

Python programming

Go programming

Bash/shell scripting

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

High school diploma + 9 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Helm

Kustomize

Flux CD

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Description

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop, integrate, and support secure infrastructure for cloud and big data applications. Based in San Antonio, Texas this hybrid role combines software development with hands‑on systems engineering, including Linux administration, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation.

The engineer will help turn architectural designs and prototypes into reliable operational capabilities. Responsibilities include integrating open‑source technologies with custom software, automating environment setup, and improving existing platforms. The work requires understanding how operating systems, networks, security controls, and applications interact and troubleshooting problems across those components.

Working alongside architects and other engineers, the successful candidate will identify technical issues, evaluate solutions, and carry implementation through to completion. Strong candidates bring practical Python or Go development skills, experience managing Kubernetes environments, and a disciplined approach to building repeatable, maintainable infrastructure. The position offers opportunities to contribute to mission‑focused systems while collaborating onsite approximately two days per week, with flexibility to meet program needs.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Related bachelor’s degree plus five years of platform engineering or software development experience; related master’s plus three years; or high school diploma/equivalent plus nine years.
• Python or Go programming and Bash/shell scripting.
• Strong Linux, networking, and security knowledge.
• OS deployment/configuration experience using Kickstart, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools.
• Kubernetes deployment and administration.
• Docker/Podman and Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, or comparable tooling.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• AWS infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and Agile experience.
• OS/container hardening and big data platform familiarity.

Customer-directed DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification may be required.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums
• STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company paid
• 401K - Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required
• PTO - 4 weeks/year
• Holidays - 11 paid/year
• Birthdays off with pay
• Referral Bonuses - Upfront AND Annually Recurring
• Open Source Bonuses - Contribute to our Github projects
• Professional Development - Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment

ABOUT PHOENIX OPERATIONS GROUP

Phoenix Operations Group is a high‑end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our national cyber resources. As a small company, we rely on innovation to continually advance our employees' skills and provide game‑changing solutions to our customers.

Our technical competencies include Big Data analytics (batch and streaming), Cloud Computing infrastructure, multi‑INT visualization, and enterprise architectures. We support operational missions (All‑Source, Financial, CND) and serve as Product Owners for our open‑source research initiatives.

Visit us at http://www.phoenix-opsgroup.com for more information.

Phoenix Operations Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Operations Group does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.