Platform Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

TITLE:  Platform Engineer

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active DoD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

LOCATION: Sterling, VA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site

POSITION SUMMARY

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a highly skilled, well-rounded Platform Engineer with an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance to support mission-critical systems in a secure cloud environment. This role focuses on deploying and integrating digital engineering tools in a Top Secret cloud environment using Layer 7 API gateway solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Configure and deploy systems as infrastructure-as-code (IAC) in classified, cloud-based environments using Agile and DevSecOps methods.
• Deploy, configure, and manage a Layer 7 (Broadcom) API gateway solution to support enterprise and mission applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across both the API gateway and underlying cloud infrastructure.
• Create and update technical documentation (e.g., user guides, 'how to' guides, infrastructure diagrams)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate secure DevSecOps practices into the development lifecycle.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Support environment hardening and compliance with government security standards.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
• Must possess an active CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (or related discipline).
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing API Gateway solutions.
• Experience implementing systems in classified AWS cloud environments (including C2E or similar government cloud platforms).
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems across both application and infrastructure layers.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and secure deployment practices.
• Familiarity with system integration and API management in enterprise environments.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with technical and non-technical, management and customer personnel.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Layer 7 (Broadcom) API Gateway.
• Experience working in AWS GovCloud or other classified cloud environments.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as RMF, NIST, or STIG compliance.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, or AWS-native tools).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Familiarity configuring and instrumenting tools providing end to end visibility, monitoring, and analytics such as AppDynamics or DynaTrace.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow.

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.