Security-Cleared Platform Engineer – Prototyping & GitOps

Clarityinnovates; Maryland; On-site; USD 123,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is at the forefront of prototyping infrastructure for the next generation of cyber network operations. You will architect scalable systems, implement GitOps, and design declarative interfaces to bridge development and operations across cloud-native and on-prem environments.

The role includes regular customer interaction to iterate and multiply platform capabilities, delivering flexible solutions for broad deployment and mission-critical needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Active US TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and work independently.
• Experience with Python or GoLang.
• Proficient with Kubernetes deployment, lifecycle, and orchestration.
• Experience implementing CI/CD, IaC, and GitOps in production.
• Proficient with Docker or Podman.
• Familiarity with CNCF tools like Crossplane or Backstage.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototyping efforts to validate design concepts from discovery to production.
• Prepare detailed design documents for new initiatives.
• Develop robust software aligned with product vision and deliver on schedule.
• Integrate automated testing into the codebase.
• Mentor junior developers and coordinate cross-functional work.

Skills

Python

GoLang

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitOps

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related

Tools

Docker

Podman

Crossplane

Backstage

Job description

Clarity Innovations is at the forefront of prototyping infrastructure for the next generation of cyber network operations. You will architect scalable systems, implement GitOps, and design declarative interfaces to bridge development and operations across cloud-native and on-prem environments.

The role includes regular customer interaction to iterate and multiply platform capabilities, delivering flexible solutions for broad deployment and mission-critical needs.