Platform Engineer (Kubernetes/AWS)

TL;DR

Platform Engineer (Kubernetes/AWS): Building and maintaining secure platform infrastructure and application security for the Navy Delivery team with an accent on GitOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native deployments. Focus on implementing infrastructure as code, optimizing Kubernetes clusters, and ensuring vulnerability remediation in high-security DoD environments.

Location: Remote (USA). Must hold an active Secret Clearance to apply.

Salary: $148,750 - $201,250 USD

Company

hirify.global delivers secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery, specifically tailored for high-security requirements of government and defense agencies.

What you will do

• Act as a crucial link between application teams and the Navy platform environment, advocating best practices.
• Implement infrastructure as code and maintain Kubernetes clusters on distributions such as EKS and RKE2.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to facilitate secure software delivery.
• Collaborate on architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in complex enterprise environments.
• Mentor and grow junior engineers through pairing and code reviews.
• Contribute to strategic planning to align technological advancements with mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance is required to apply.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and Go or similar cloud-native technologies.
• Strong programming skills and deep familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Proficiency in security automation, including Container, API, and Cloud Security.
• Ability to obtain or possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.

Nice to have

• Experience working on production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) systems within the Department of Defense.
• Experience with UDS Core, Iron Bank, and C-ATO processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums are 100% company paid.
• Financial perks including 401k Retirement Plan and Company Stock Options.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus Federal Holidays and extended breaks for Thanksgiving and Winter holidays.
• Home Office Budget and reimbursement for approved trainings, subscriptions, and conferences.
• Paid Parental Leave.