Senior Platform Engineer for Naval AI/ML in GovCloud

The Marlin Alliance, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to support operational AI for naval platforms. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining secure cloud infrastructures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and automation scripting. Located in San Diego, this position offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $180,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Some proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Some experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within AWS GovCloud environments.
• Configure and manage container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Ansible or Terraform.

Skills

Cloud platforms knowledge (AWS, Azure)

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Automation scripting (Python, Bash)

Linux system administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cybersecurity principles

Heavy equipment handling

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

AWS Solutions Architect certification (preferred)

Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudWatch

Grafana

Elasticsearch

Job description

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to support operational AI for naval platforms. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining secure cloud infrastructures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and automation scripting. Located in San Diego, this position offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $180,000 based on experience.