Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
Dayton, OH (On-Site/Office)
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps platform infrastructure and operations for mission-critical government systems. This role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support while learning site reliability engineering (SRE) practices in cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will support automation, observability, and troubleshooting in Azure Kubernetes environments while working alongside experienced platform engineers. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities include:
Technical Experience & Qualifications
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support for the platform, troubleshooting issues and performing O&M tasks to maintain system availability
- Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor and other observability tools, responding to incidents and alerts
- Support automated DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes, troubleshooting pipeline issues under guidance from senior engineers
- Assist with infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and other IaC tooling
- Support containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)
- Work as part of an Agile development team to ensure infrastructure security and compliance with DoD requirements
- Help implement automation and monitoring solutions for deployment pipeline health
- Document incident responses, troubleshooting steps, and resolution procedures
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support platform capabilities
- Other duties as assigned
Technical Experience & Qualifications
- Must be US Citizen
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)
- Cloud Platforms: Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plus
- Basic Technical Skills: Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and version control (Git)
- Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts; Kubernetes exposure preferred
- CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and interest in learning automation practices
- Security Awareness: Understanding of basic security practices with willingness to learn DevSecOps and DoD compliance requirements
- Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn technical concepts quickly
- Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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