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Chantilly, VA
Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
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Opportunity via QSSHire | Talent-as-a-Service Recruiting
Role: Platform Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA (Onsite)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Rate: Open
Are You a Platform Engineer Ready to Build Secure, Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Supporting Mission-Critical Operations?
QSSHire is seeking a Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and sustainment of secure cloud infrastructure and platform services supporting missioncritical applications. This role focuses on Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native technologies to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure platform capabilities across enterprise environments.
In This Role, You'll:
• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable platform infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and services.
• Build, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and containerized application environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment using Ansible and Puppet.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments through installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes applications using Helm.
• Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and platform deployments.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices by integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, roles, and permissions.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and operational health.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, automation, and container platform issues.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity teams, and cloud architects to improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize infrastructure performance, automation, and cost efficiency.
You'll Succeed Here If You Have:
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required to start.
• Professional experience supporting enterprise platform engineering or cloud infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps principles and secure automation practices.
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience with configuration management tools including Ansible and Puppet.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes applications using Helm.
• Experience with container technologies and container lifecycle management.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience managing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams.
Desired Skills:
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or equivalent).
• AWS cloud certifications.
• DevSecOps-related certifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud environments.
• Experience optimizing highly available, scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Experience supporting secure enterprise or classified environments.
Degree Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Why QSSHire?
As a modern Talent-as-a-Service recruiting partner, QSSHire connects exceptional professionals with impactful opportunities supporting national security missions. We focus on aligning technical expertise with meaningful work while providing transparency, flexibility, and long-term career growth.
Role: Platform Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA (Onsite)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Rate: Open
Are You a Platform Engineer Ready to Build Secure, Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Supporting Mission-Critical Operations?
QSSHire is seeking a Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and sustainment of secure cloud infrastructure and platform services supporting missioncritical applications. This role focuses on Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native technologies to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure platform capabilities across enterprise environments.
In This Role, You'll:
• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable platform infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and services.
• Build, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and containerized application environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment using Ansible and Puppet.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments through installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes applications using Helm.
• Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and platform deployments.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices by integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, roles, and permissions.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and operational health.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, automation, and container platform issues.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity teams, and cloud architects to improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize infrastructure performance, automation, and cost efficiency.
You'll Succeed Here If You Have:
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required to start.
• Professional experience supporting enterprise platform engineering or cloud infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps principles and secure automation practices.
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience with configuration management tools including Ansible and Puppet.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes applications using Helm.
• Experience with container technologies and container lifecycle management.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience managing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams.
Desired Skills:
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or equivalent).
• AWS cloud certifications.
• DevSecOps-related certifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud environments.
• Experience optimizing highly available, scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Experience supporting secure enterprise or classified environments.
Degree Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Why QSSHire?
As a modern Talent-as-a-Service recruiting partner, QSSHire connects exceptional professionals with impactful opportunities supporting national security missions. We focus on aligning technical expertise with meaningful work while providing transparency, flexibility, and long-term career growth.
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