Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

Hoplite Solutions LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoplite Solutions LLC is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure powering enterprise applications. You will work with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and RedHat Linux to ensure reliability and cost-efficiency.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps integration, Helm for Kubernetes apps, and AWS IAM for access control. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive continuous platform improvements and operability.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Kubernetes and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible, Puppet).
• Strong Linux administration skills (RedHat) and container tooling (Helm).
• Hands-on CI/CD pipeline design and cloud IAM (AWS IAM) experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure platform infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and security.
• Develop and enforce DevSecOps practices across CI/CD pipelines and deployments.

Skills

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

RedHat Linux

Helm

Container Management

CI/CD

AWS IAM

Job description

Job Description Hoplite Solutions is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and services. This role will focus on Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, infrastructure as code, configuration management, container platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS identity and access management. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's applications and services. Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform, as well as optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. To excel in this role, you should have hands‑on experience with the tools and processes mentioned above. Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration, DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process, and Terraform for infrastructure as code will be beneficial. Experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management RedHat Linux for operating system administration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, and AWS IAM for identity and access management will also be valuable. Your expertise in these areas will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure. Required Skills:

• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Puppet
• RedHat Linux
• Helm
• Container Management
• CI/CD
• AWS IAM Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS
• Experience working with large-scale cloud environments