Principal Platform Engineer Beaverton, OR, US + 2 more Posted 2 months ago

Ralliant Corporation; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 104,300 - 193,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or equity potential

Job summary

Ralliant Corporation seeks a Principal Platform Engineer in Beaverton, OR. This role involves designing, building, and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, strong knowledge of Terraform, and a track record of implementing secure solutions. This position also includes eligibility for bonuses and is subject to U.S. export control regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles.
• Strong hands-on experience designing in AWS and building in multi-account environments.
• Deep experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Proven ability to implement solutions in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS.
• Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules.
• Lead implementation of security solutions and monitoring.
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across environments.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Infrastructure Solutions

AWS

Terraform

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Networking

Security Implementation

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

## Principal Platform EngineerBeaverton, OR, United StatesFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID9181**Job Summary:****Location: Beaverton, OR or Raleigh, NC**We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across commercial and CMMC Level 2 environments. This is a highly hands-on role focused on solving complex infrastructure challenges, developing reusable platform capabilities, and driving automation across cloud and hybrid environments at scale.This role is ideal for engineers who prefer building and solving complex problems over producing static architecture artifacts.**Responsibilities**:* Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS, on-prem, and hybrid environments* Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and platform components* Develop and enforce secure-by-design solutions aligned to CMMC Level 2 and enterprise security requirements* Partner with Security Architecture and GRC to translate security and compliance requirements into implementable controls* Lead the implementation of network segmentation, identity integration, logging, and monitoring solutions* Drive adoption of automation-first practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Policy as Code (PaC)* Solve complex platform and infrastructure challenges through hands-on engineering and rapid iteration* Contribute to and refine platform standards, patterns, and reference implementations through working code* Support and mentor engineering teams on best practices for infrastructure, automation, and platform design* Evaluate and integrate new technologies (including AI-enabled platforms) with a focus on practical implementation and risk alignment**Required Qualifications:*** 8+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles* Strong hands-on experience designing and building in AWS (multi-account environments preferred)* Deep experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools* Strong understanding of networking, identity, and security implementation* Experience implementing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments (CMMC, NIST, etc.)* Experience building and integrating CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure* Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar)* Proven ability to take solutions from design through implementation and operation**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)* Familiarity with DevOps and platform engineering operating models* Experience implementing zero trust or modern security architectures* Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with enterprise systems (e.g., identity providers, ITSM, monitoring)* Exposure to container platforms and Kubernetes**Core Competencies*** Systems thinking and platform design mindset* Ability to balance long-term architecture with practical delivery* Strong written and verbal executive communication* Player-coach mentality: willing to design and build* High ownership and bias for automation#LI-JW2**Ralliant Corporation Overview**Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].**Bonus or Equity** This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.**Pay Range** The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00**Is this role subject to ITAR?** The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.