Sr. Principal Platform Engineer

Clarity Innovations; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 161,000 - 362,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Clarity Innovations seeks a Platform Engineer to own the engineering practices and infrastructure to build, deploy, operate, monitor, and continuously improve AI and software capabilities. You will implement containerized infrastructure, CI/CD, and secure deployment pipelines.

Work closely with the Cloud Architect and Security/AI Assurance Engineer to establish a secure, repeatable software delivery environment with automation and observability across production systems.

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating AI and software delivery pipelines.
• Proficiency with containerized infrastructure and secure DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to implement infrastructure as code and automated security controls.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering practices and infrastructure for AI/software capabilities.
• Build, deploy, operate, monitor, and continuously improve pipelines.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architect and Security/AI Assurance Engineer for secure delivery.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

Cloud platforms

Container orchestration

Container security

Secrets management

Configuration management

Automated security testing

Software supply-chain security

SBOM

Application observability

Prometheus/Grafana

Logging platforms

Python

Bash

Git

API integration

High-availability architectures

Disaster recovery

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus/Grafana

Git

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role Description:

The Platform Engineer will own the engineering practices and technical infrastructure required to build, deploy, operate, monitor, and continuously improve the team’s AI and software capabilities. The position will have particular responsibility for integration and will establish automated development and deployment pipelines supporting secure delivery into the operating environment.

The engineer will implement containerized infrastructure, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security controls, observability, configuration management, and production operations. The role will work closely with the Cloud Architect and Security/AI Assurance Engineer to establish a secure, repeatable software delivery environment.

Technical Skills:

• DevSecOps
• CI/CD
• GitLab CI/GitHub Actions/Jenkins or equivalent
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Helm
• Infrastructure as Code
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Linux
• Cloud platforms
• Container orchestration
• Container security
• Secrets management
• Configuration management
• Automated security testing
• Software supply-chain security
• SBOM
• Application observability
• Prometheus/Grafana
• Logging platforms
• Python/Bash
• Git
• API integration
• High-availability architectures
• Disaster recovery

Salary Range: $161,000 - $362,000

Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.