Remote Platform Engineer

Description:

• The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.
• We are seeking an experienced professional who can not only fulfill technical responsibilities but also contribute to the strategic vision and innovation of our products.
• You will join a team of talented and dedicated Unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally.
• Our teams are working on architecting, building, and deploying an on-premises platform for hosting cybersecurity applications.
• Your primary responsibilities will include transforming cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-friendly format and deploying them within a Kubernetes environment hosted on a bare-metal platform.
• You will be a crucial link between the Application Development team and the Production Environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application development teams and platform teams.
• You will be expected to contribute to the strategic vision, innovate and solve problems, evaluate products, and demonstrate technical mastery.
• Travel expectations are 4 times per year.
• Salary ranges for the position are $132,300 - $171,500 for Platform Engineer and $162,000 - $197,100 for Senior Platform Engineer.
• The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives is required.
• A proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems is necessary.
• Active participation in open source projects and product repositories is preferred, showcasing a commitment to industry innovation.
• Experience in assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives is essential.
• Proficiency in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically is required.
• Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains is necessary.
• Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies, such as pipelines, GitOps, Kubernetes, Go, or others is required.
• Critical thinking skills capable of weighing various methods for solving business problems with a focus on product excellence are essential.
• Experience in Department of Defense work, specifically working on an Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system is preferred.
• Familiarity with Air Force Weapon Systems and/or Program Management Offices (PMOs) is beneficial.
• Knowledge about Cyberspace Operations or Incident Response tools/systems is required.
• Candidates must possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experience with Big Bang, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes is preferred.
• Knowledge about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory is necessary.
• Experience in working on a team following an Agile framework is required.
• Comfort and experience in working on projects with compliance requirements is essential.
• Advocacy for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Cybersecurity as Code (CaC) is preferred.
• Experience with automated testing is necessary.
• Proficiency with technologies such as K8s deployment & security, hardware familiarity, full-stack experience, transforming applications into K8s friendly formats, and scripting languages like Python, Go, or Ansible is required.
• Proficiency with YAML is necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% company paid.
• A health reimbursement account is provided.
• Life and disability insurance are included.
• A 401k retirement plan and company stock options are available.
• A home office budget is provided.
• Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, the week of Thanksgiving, and the last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day).
• Paid parental leave is offered.
• Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions is available.
• Travel, lodging, and fees for conferences are covered.