Senior Platform Engineer (TS/SCI) – Kubernetes & Cloud Security

Radiance Technologies; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and implement scalable, secure enhancements.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years of experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work across teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to secure, high‑performing infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, develop, and implement new solutions to enhance Kubernetes platform capabilities.
• Automate day-to-day tasks and reduce technical debt using IaC and CI/CD practices.
• Ensure platform security, scalability, and reliability with industry best practices.
• Maintain platform health through monitoring and proactive maintenance (Grafana, logging).
• Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements and drive platform innovation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Software development practices

IAT Level II certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Terraform

Helm

Argo CD

GitOps

Harbor

Grafana

Prometheus

Velero

Victoria Metrics

Backstage

Coder

CI/CD

Job description

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and implement scalable, secure enhancements.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years of experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work across teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to secure, high‑performing infrastructure.