Platform Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

JTEC Consulting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEC Consulting LLC is seeking a Platform Engineer (TS/SCI with poly) to join our security-focused engineering team in Chantilly, Virginia. This on-site role requires hands-on responsibility for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable infrastructure that protects critical DoD data and services.

You will implement infrastructure as code, manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes, and drive DevSecOps practices across CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to work as part of a collaborative cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using IaC and configuration management.
• Manage containerized applications with Kubernetes and Helm.
• Champion DevSecOps by integrating security into every stage of the development and deployment lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Administer and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Configure and manage secure access with AWS IAM.
• Collaborate with developers, security engineers, and product teams to improve platform.

Skills

DevSecOps practices

IaC planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

RHEL

Helm

Docker

CI/CD

AWS IAM

Job description

Platform Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Chantilly, VA 20151

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients’ most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DoD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to bridging complex operational challenges with modern data solutions.

Security Clearance Requirement

Current TS/SCI with polygraph

Location Note

100% On-Site

Relocation

Relo support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered

Position Description

JTEC Consulting is actively seeking Platform Engineers to join a dynamic engineering operations team building a robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure. Platform Engineers collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the platform ecosystem. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining critical infrastructure ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our platform while actively optimizing for both performance and cost-efficiency. A current security clearance with agency-specific polygraph is strictly required for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

(Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:)

• Infrastructure Design and Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for our applications and services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools
• Container Orchestration: Manage and deploy containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes and Helm
• Security Integration: Champion DevSecOps practices by seamlessly integrating security into every stage of the development and deployment lifecycle
• Automation and CI/CD: Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and automate operational tasks
• System Administration: Administer and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems
• Identity and Access Management: Configure and manage secure access policies using AWS IAM
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with developers, security engineers, and product teams to troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous platform improvements

Education and Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to work as part of a collaborative cross-functional team

Technical Requirements

• Hands-on experience and deep technical expertise in the following:
  • Kubernetes (for container orchestration)
  • DevSecOps practices and methodologies
  • Terraform (for Infrastructure as Code)
  • Ansible & Puppet (for configuration management)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux(RHEL) (administration and troubleshooting)
  • Helm (for managing Kubernetes applications)
  • Container Management (Docker, containerd, etc.)
  • CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
  • AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKS), DevSecOps, or AWS (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer)
• Proven experience working within and scaling large-scale cloud environments

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary

Salary: JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job-related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.