Posted 1 day ago
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
IT - Database
Arlington, VA (On/Off-Site)
Platform Engineer
About Q2IMPACT: Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization known for delivering innovative, customized
solutions in monitoring, evaluation, learning, digital transformation, and performance management
for government, security, and development partners. Drawing on deep expertise in advanced
analytics, digital platforms, and AI, we help clients solve their most complex data, knowledge
management, and operational challenges. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, partnership, and
technical excellence.
Position Summary: The Platform Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on
engineering support for the Socium platform—a mission-critical, cloud-based DoD enterprise system.
This senior role focuses on engineering and sustaining the platform infrastructure, ensuring secure,
reliable, and scalable operations across NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments in alignment with
DevSecOps principles.
• Infrastructure Design & Deployment: Architect and implement Socium’s hosting
environments to meet DoD IL4 security requirements. Build and maintain automated
deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools. Configure containerized environments for
application delivery.
• System Sustainment & Optimization: Monitor platform performance and apply predictive
maintenance techniques. Execute system rehosting, integration, and environment
migrations without service disruption. Maintain operational availability and meet SLAs for
critical systems.
• Security & Compliance: Apply STIGs, patch management, and vulnerability remediation to
maintain RMF compliance. Support ATO processes and generate required cybersecurity
artifacts. Implement Zero Trust and Comply-to-Connect capabilities as mandated by DoD.
• Agile & DevSecOps Integration: Collaborate with developers, product owners, and
cybersecurity teams during sprints. Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and
technical reviews. Continuously improve delivery pipelines and adopt automation for secure
deployments.
Qualifications:
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in software engineering.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience developing and executing project plans, creating
technical specifications, maintaining the operation and sustainment of systems, designing
and developing test cases, adopting Agile methodologies to develop software, analyzing
existing systems to provide recommendations for improvement, monitoring system
performance and performing predictive maintenance, performing system risk and reliability
analysis with a strong DevSecOps focus.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience building and deploying infrastructure with cloud
deployment technologies.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with Scrum or Agile development methodologies.
• Active Secret clearance
Location: Arlington, VA (remote as permitted)
Travel Requirements: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for short-term
technical assistance assignments.
,Benefits of Joining Q2IMPACT:
• A dynamic group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, committed to
delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in communities around the
world.
• An opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm that has a solid reputation in the industry
and is poised for further expansion.
• A chance to work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors, with a broad
portfolio of projects and clients.
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and
paid time off.
Join our team at Q2IMPACT, where your talents, expertise, and passion can make a difference. Apply
today and become part of a dynamic and growing organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The incumbent in these positions will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the
following equipment when working
• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone
• Other (Specify if any)
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of these positions. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
These position descriptions provide an overview of the major functions and requirements of these
roles. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and
requirement of the positions; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as
otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for
additional compensation.
About Q2IMPACT: Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization known for delivering innovative, customized
solutions in monitoring, evaluation, learning, digital transformation, and performance management
for government, security, and development partners. Drawing on deep expertise in advanced
analytics, digital platforms, and AI, we help clients solve their most complex data, knowledge
management, and operational challenges. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, partnership, and
technical excellence.
Position Summary: The Platform Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on
engineering support for the Socium platform—a mission-critical, cloud-based DoD enterprise system.
This senior role focuses on engineering and sustaining the platform infrastructure, ensuring secure,
reliable, and scalable operations across NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments in alignment with
DevSecOps principles.
• Infrastructure Design & Deployment: Architect and implement Socium’s hosting
environments to meet DoD IL4 security requirements. Build and maintain automated
deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools. Configure containerized environments for
application delivery.
• System Sustainment & Optimization: Monitor platform performance and apply predictive
maintenance techniques. Execute system rehosting, integration, and environment
migrations without service disruption. Maintain operational availability and meet SLAs for
critical systems.
• Security & Compliance: Apply STIGs, patch management, and vulnerability remediation to
maintain RMF compliance. Support ATO processes and generate required cybersecurity
artifacts. Implement Zero Trust and Comply-to-Connect capabilities as mandated by DoD.
• Agile & DevSecOps Integration: Collaborate with developers, product owners, and
cybersecurity teams during sprints. Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and
technical reviews. Continuously improve delivery pipelines and adopt automation for secure
deployments.
Qualifications:
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in software engineering.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience developing and executing project plans, creating
technical specifications, maintaining the operation and sustainment of systems, designing
and developing test cases, adopting Agile methodologies to develop software, analyzing
existing systems to provide recommendations for improvement, monitoring system
performance and performing predictive maintenance, performing system risk and reliability
analysis with a strong DevSecOps focus.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience building and deploying infrastructure with cloud
deployment technologies.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with Scrum or Agile development methodologies.
• Active Secret clearance
Location: Arlington, VA (remote as permitted)
Travel Requirements: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for short-term
technical assistance assignments.
,Benefits of Joining Q2IMPACT:
• A dynamic group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, committed to
delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in communities around the
world.
• An opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm that has a solid reputation in the industry
and is poised for further expansion.
• A chance to work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors, with a broad
portfolio of projects and clients.
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and
paid time off.
Join our team at Q2IMPACT, where your talents, expertise, and passion can make a difference. Apply
today and become part of a dynamic and growing organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The incumbent in these positions will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the
following equipment when working
• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone
• Other (Specify if any)
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of these positions. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
These position descriptions provide an overview of the major functions and requirements of these
roles. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and
requirement of the positions; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as
otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for
additional compensation.
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