Sr. Software Engineer - Cloud/On-Prem & Cybersecurity Platform

Protingent; Sunset Corners (FL); Remote; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health plan options (Medical, Dental,

401(k) program

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

Job summary

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate cloud infrastructure for a cybersecurity and data observability platform. The role emphasizes OCI, Kubernetes, IaC, CI/CD and DevSecOps across on-prem and cloud environments.

You will work with cloud security, observability, and highly available distributed systems, delivering scalable infrastructure and tooling while collaborating with cybersecurity, AI/ML, software

Qualifications

• Cloud infrastructure experience
• Containerization with Kubernetes
• Automation & scripting (e.g., Python, Go, Rust, Java)
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Pulumi
• DevOps, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• Linux, networking and cloud security

Responsibilities

• Design and operate scalable infrastructure on OCI and On-prem environments.
• Build and manage Kubernetes-based production environments.
• Develop infrastructure as code using Pulumi, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Build and improve CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Implement cloud security, networking, monitoring and observability solutions.
• Improve platform reliability, availability, and performance, and automate deployments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, AI/ML, software engineering, and product teams.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure experience

Containerization

Automation & scripting

DevOps & CI/CD

Linux & security

Tools

Kubernetes

OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)

Terraform

Pulumi

Ansible

Python

Rust

Go

Java

Job description

Position Title

Sr Software Engineer, Cloud/On-Prem & Cybersecurity Platform

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sr. Software Engineer opportunity located Remote in the United States, supporting a next-generation AI, quantum, and advanced computing platform.

Job Description

This role supports the next-generation cloud infrastructure behind an AI-native cybersecurity and data observability platform designed to continuously monitor large-scale enterprise environments and detect anomalies, zero-day threats, and previously unknown activity. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, automate, and operate the cloud infrastructure supporting our client's cybersecurity platform. You will work extensively with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud security, observability, and highly available distributed systems. Scope includes building both customer-facing cybersecurity platform capabilities and internal DevSecOps/infrastructure tooling.

Job Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Operation: Design and operate scalable infrastructure on OCI and On-prem environments.
• Kubernetes Environment Management: Build and manage Kubernetes-based production environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop infrastructure as code using Pulumi, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• CI/CD & DevSecOps: Build and improve CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Cloud Security & Observability: Implement cloud security, networking, monitoring, and observability solutions.
• Platform Reliability: Improve platform reliability, availability, performance, and automate operational deployment processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, AI/ML, software engineering, and product teams.

Job Qualifications

• Cloud Infrastructure Experience: Strong cloud infrastructure and On-prem engineering experience.
• Containerization: Direct experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Automation & Scripting: Experience with Ansible, Python, Rust, Go, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi).
• DevOps & CI/CD: Proven background in CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Linux & Security: Systems-level experience with Linux, networking, and cloud security.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Cloud Platforms: Experience with OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) or other major cloud platforms.
• Domain Experience: Prior cybersecurity platform experience.
• High-Performance Computing: Exposure to high-performance or distributed computing architectures.
• Data & Observability: Experience with high-volume data platforms, observability, and telemetry systems.
• Enterprise & Government Environments: Experience supporting enterprise or government environments.
• High-Growth Settings: Experience working in high-growth, transformation, or private equity-backed environments.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote (Must reside in the United States)

Pay Rate Range: $90–$120/hour

Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holder OR Permanent Residential only.

Benefits Package

Protingent offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health plan options (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k) program, pre-tax commuter benefits, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Note: W2 is our standard employment structure; 1099 arrangements may be supported upon request for candidates with required business insurance.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.