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Denver, CO Fairfax, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
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Job Description
Job Title: Linux Platform Engineer
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Linux Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated IT infrastructure solutions in a mission-focused environment. This role combines hands-on systems engineering with modern automation and AI-driven capabilities to improve infrastructure scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering, with the ability to develop and integrate tools that support enterprise services and large-scale environments.
Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions integrating enterprise and custom services
• Develop and support Python-based tools and code for infrastructure integration and automation
• Build and maintain monitoring, metrics, and reporting systems that provide actionable operational insight
• Implement and integrate AI-driven enhancements to IT infrastructure, including support for MCP or similar frameworks
• Support continuous improvement of platform reliability, scalability, and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure capabilities into broader system architectures
Required Skills:
• Strong Python development and scripting experience
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of enterprise services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and related identity systems
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or similar)
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in technical environments
Desired Experience:
• Background in Linux system administration
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)
• Understanding of networking, storage systems, and backup solutions
• Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Linux Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated IT infrastructure solutions in a mission-focused environment. This role combines hands-on systems engineering with modern automation and AI-driven capabilities to improve infrastructure scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering, with the ability to develop and integrate tools that support enterprise services and large-scale environments.
Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions integrating enterprise and custom services
• Develop and support Python-based tools and code for infrastructure integration and automation
• Build and maintain monitoring, metrics, and reporting systems that provide actionable operational insight
• Implement and integrate AI-driven enhancements to IT infrastructure, including support for MCP or similar frameworks
• Support continuous improvement of platform reliability, scalability, and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure capabilities into broader system architectures
Required Skills:
• Strong Python development and scripting experience
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of enterprise services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and related identity systems
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or similar)
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in technical environments
Desired Experience:
• Background in Linux system administration
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)
• Understanding of networking, storage systems, and backup solutions
• Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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