Senior Platform Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared | DevSecOps / Cloud Infrastructure

Senior Platform Engineer – TS/SCI Cleared | DevSecOps / Cloud Infrastructure

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our secure DevSecOps platform infrastructure supporting mission-critical government systems. This role combines advanced DevOps practices with platform engineering expertise to build automated, secure, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure. The ideal candidate will define build, deployment, and monitoring standards while providing Tier 4 platform support and technical leadership to ensure our infrastructure meets DoD compliance and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. This position works directly with the platform team and serves as a bridge between development teams, security teams, and cloud operations. Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI.

Sign-on Bonus available

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• DevSecOps Pipeline Development and Automation
• Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Management
• Security Integration and Compliance
• Container and Orchestration Security Management
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Observability
• Platform Support and Leadership

Technical Experience & Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure automation
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Cloud Platforms: Advanced hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and architecture; AWS experience is a plus
• Infrastructure as Code: Expert proficiency with Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, or similar IaC tools
• CI/CD Pipelines: Extensive experience designing and implementing automated CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls
• Containerization: Strong experience with Docker, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), and container orchestration platforms
• Security & Compliance: Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices, RMF/DIACAP processes, and DoD/USAF security requirements
• Automation: Proven track record of automating infrastructure deployment, configuration management, and operational processes
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and tooling development
• Version Control: Advanced Git experience with branching strategies and workflow management
• Monitoring & Observability: Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or similar monitoring and observability platforms
• Container Security: Knowledge of container security scanning tools, vulnerability management, and secure image lifecycle
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and platform issues at Tier 4 level

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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