Platform Engineer: Kubernetes, IaC & DevSecOps Lead

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, implement, automate, and maintain infrastructure and platform services supporting mission-critical applications. The role spans cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, automation, CI/CD, and security, with hands-on work in Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and IAM.

Key requirements include TS/SCI with polygraph, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and strong experience with Kubernetes deployments, Terraform IaC, Helm,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining modern platform or cloud infrastructure.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and deployment processes.
• Experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet.
• Strong Red Hat Linux system administration experience.
• Experience managing Kubernetes applications and deployments using Helm.
• Experience with container management technologies and practices.
• Experience designing, building, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AWS IAM.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and continually improve scalable and secure platform infrastructure.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications and services using Kubernetes.
• Manage Kubernetes deployments, configurations, and releases using Helm.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform.
• Automate configuration, provisioning, and infrastructure management using Ansible and Puppet.
• Administer, secure, patch, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Manage container platforms, images, registries, and deployment workflows.
• Configure and manage AWS IAM users, roles, and access controls.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and resource utilization; optimize cost.
• Collaborate with developers, security, and operations teams; maintain documentation.

Skills

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

RHEL

Helm

Container Management

CI/CD Pipelines

AWS IAM

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, implement, automate, and maintain infrastructure and platform services supporting mission-critical applications. The role spans cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, automation, CI/CD, and security, with hands-on work in Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and IAM.

Key requirements include TS/SCI with polygraph, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and strong experience with Kubernetes deployments, Terraform IaC, Helm,