Senior Cloud-Native Platform Engineer (Active TS/SCI /w Poly)

About

Ready to build mission-critical systems in a modern, cloud-native environment? Bring your engineering expertise and passion for innovation to a team where your work has real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, containerized applications
• Build and maintain secure, high-performance systems in Linux environments
• Develop automation scripts and backend services using Python (3.x) and Bash
• Work with modern container platforms including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
• Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
• Integrate messaging systems such as RabbitMQ
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI)
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Ansible
• Collaborate using Git-based workflows and modern Dev Ops practices
• Contribute to next-generation development using Rust (experience or strong willingness to learn)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Strong experience with:
  • Linux CLI and tools
  • Bash scripting
  • Python (3.x) development
  • No SQL databases (Mongo DB)
  • Containerization (Docker, containers)
  • Kubernetes orchestration
  • Helm chart development
  • Git source control
  • CI/CD principles and Git Lab CI
  • Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)
• Experience with Rust or a strong aptitude and desire to learn it

Preferred Skills

• SQL databases (Postgre SQL)
• Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Compensation & Job Details

• Salary range: $147,292 - $199,278
• Weekly hours: 40
• Travel required: None
• Telecommuting options: Onsite
• Work location: USA MD Annapolis Junction
• All U.S. based employees eligible for a comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits package, 401(K) with pre- and post‑tax contributions and company match.