Platform Engineer - JobID-0327

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

PTO and holidays

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Platform Engineer in Arlington, VA to join the Warfare Systems team. You will help design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code for an enterprise Kubernetes-based product, collaborating with engineers to automate deployments and resolve issues in both unclassified and airgapped environments.

You will uphold security practices, work in agile settings, and support multiple Kubernetes clusters while advancing AI-assisted deployment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a technical field.
• 3+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in rigorous environments.
• Experience with container technologies Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and validate deliverables for a multi-site deployment project.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for automated Kubernetes deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines and support secure coding practices.

Skills

Linux skills

Bash/Shell

Full-stack development

Agile environment

Documentation

Networking in virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/CE/EE/SE/Physics/Math

Master’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

ArgoCD

VMware

KVM

EC2

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Job description

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year

Department: Engineering

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year

Description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Platform Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems Business Area and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

The Platform Engineer will be a part of a team of Infrastructure and Deployment Engineers to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a Kubernetes-based enterprise product. This role requires strong knowledge and experience in debugging and fixing software deployment/configuration issues in addition to continuing to advance the automation of the deployment process.

The Warfare Systems Business Area is one of four mission critical business units within the IDT organization and is directly responsible for building, testing, and deploying the Navy’s next generation of tactical warfare and weapons systems. As the nation enters the ‘technology-first’ era of warfare, the Warfare Systems Business Area will be responsible for enabling and accelerating the mission critical tactical capability that is delivered to the warfighter. The Lead Infrastructure Software Engineer will work with our team of software and systems engineers building tactically relevant and technically innovative solutions to ensure the highest impact to the US Navy.

Clearance & Location Requirements

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3-4 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Scope and Define Requirements: Support formal and informal requirements definition, validation, and control scope to complete all the deliverables within a project successfully
  • Support conversion of internal customer requirements into a refined vision
  • Be apart of a team that develops, implements, and maintains Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi-site, multi-system microservice- based application, leveraging AI coding assistants to accelerate development.
  • Support the active operations work of deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters in unclassified and classified (airgapped) environments, leveraging AI solutions to improve deployment and maintenance efficiency.
• Engineer Solutions: Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements
  • Debug, identify root cause and fix software deployment/configuration issues
  • Identify and apply emerging technologies and architectures including evaluation of cloud operations platforms such as cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
  • Work operational and development tasks while championing the use of AI to streamline the team’s workflow, incorporating AI-driven approaches to optimize automation and reduce the complexity of installations.
  • Implement and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks
  • Develop software interfaces to communicate across various network protocols and messaging frameworks
  • Integrate software components into complex software environments
  • Communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and lead engineers from other disciplines
• Assure Quality: Maintains a focus on quality that produces deliverables that meet objectives and align needs, uses, and acceptance requirements set forth by relevant stakeholders
  • Participate in and provide feedback in design and code reviews
  • Develop software using secure coding practices
  • Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs
• Manage Risk and Opportunities: Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities
  • Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of internal deliverables

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering or another technical field highly desired
• 3+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in technically rigorous environments
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Kubernetes management services like Helm or ArgoCD
• Experience with hypervisor/virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, EC2.
• Experience with networking in virtualized environments - TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewall, VLANs
• Experience in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, etc. and an aptitude for utilizing AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants) to streamline script generation and troubleshooting.
• Strong Linux skills
• Experience with Bash/Shell
• Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed

Who You Are (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering or another technical field highly desired
• 3+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in technically rigorous environments
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Kubernetes management services like Helm or ArgoCD
• Experience with hypervisor/virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, EC2.
• Experience with networking in virtualized environments - TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewall, VLANs
• Experience in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, etc. and an aptitude for utilizing AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants) to streamline script generation and troubleshooting.
• Strong Linux skills
• Experience with Bash/Shell
• Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed

What Makes You Stand Out

• High-level proficiency with Kubernetes distros such as RKE2
• Experience with distributed storage systems such as Rook/Ceph, NFS
• Experience deploying Kubernetes clusters and configuring networking, storage, etc.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Artifactory
• DevSecOps experience
• Experience with at least one public cloud environment, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
• Experience managing and directing personnel while maintaining cost and schedule targets
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations

Pay Range*

$135,000 - $273,000 This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

EEO Statement

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.