Platform Engineer(GC/USC-W2 only)

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer

Location:Richmond VA(remote)

Duration of Contract: Long Term

Role Summary

We are seeking Senior Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform to join an existing engineering team. This is a hands-on implementation role, not a consulting or advisory position.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and securing foundational infrastructure, enabling scalable and compliant deployments.

Key Responsibilities • Design and implement cloud infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) • Set up and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) • Configure and manage AWS services (S3, SQS, SNS, IAM, etc.) • Implement secure networking, including firewall rules and VPC configurations • Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines • Define and enforce IAM roles and access control policies • Ensure platform meets security and compliance requirements (especially for regulated/government environments) • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to accelerate delivery timelines

Required Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in platform engineering (flexible to 5+ for exceptional candidates) • Strong hands-on experience with: • Kubernetes (EKS preferred) • AWS Cloud Services • Terraform (IC-level expertise) • Proven experience in platform engineering / infrastructure setup • Solid understanding of: • Cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, firewalls) • IAM and security best practices • Experience building secure and compliant environments • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-impact delivery environments

Preferred Qualifications • Experience working on government or highly regulated environments • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices • Prior experience in greenfield platform builds • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills