Platform Engineer - Army
Core
Build and manage secure, cloud-native platform environments (Kubernetes, AWS EKS, Azure AKS) for government-backed commercial vendors, focusing on deployment automation, infrastructure provisioning, and customer support.
Role type
Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Native/Security)
Builds
Production-grade UDS (Unified Deployment System) packages, custom application modules, and secure cloud environments for federal customers.
Domain
Defense technology, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Kubernetes, Helm, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/OpenTofu), Hybrid cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, Customer technical support, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Azure AKS, AWS EKS, RKE2/K3s/OpenShift, DoD IAT Level II certification, Security+ certification, DoD Secret clearance
Technologies
Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, OpenTofu, GitLab, GitHub, AWS EKS, Azure AKS, RKE2, K3s, OpenShift
Responsibilities
Deploy and manage UDS environments across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and on-prem; Build and maintain custom UDS packages and application-specific modules; Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules; Serve as primary technical interface for customers providing guidance and troubleshooting; Develop and deliver technical training content; Coordinate customer onboarding; Analyze operational data to optimize delivery strategies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
