Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & Cloud
Design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. Ensure efficiency, scalability, and security. Collaborate with development teams to drive platform innovation.
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Peerless is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer to design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to ensure it remains efficient, scalable, and secure. Key Responsibilities
- Design protype and implement innovative solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities,
- Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices to streamline processes and Mitigate Technical Debt
- Proactively ensure the platforms security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
- Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
- Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
- Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed. Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- In person in Dayton Ohio-relocation assistance possible
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
- Basic understanding of software development practices Preferred Qualifications
- Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification
- Able to leverage tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and cloud-based application deployment
- Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
- Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
- Experience with software such as Argo, Backstage, Coder, Harbor, Grafana, Prometheus, Velero, and Victoria Metrics
- Experience with Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
- Strong understanding of security, auditing, identity, and access management principles
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