Platform Engineer

Eligibility: This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. About the Role We are seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, Ca and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage system automation using Ansible and Puppet, ensuring efficient configuration across RHEL and Windows platforms Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security Manage a wide array of open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab), enhancing our capabilities in data processing, storage, and monitoring Ensure the highest level of system performance and security across all platforms and technologies Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements, providing technical solutions that align with strategic goals Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, deployments, and operational practices Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline 7+ years of hands‑on experience managing enterprise Linux and Windows systems, including: Configuration management with Ansible and Puppet Kubernetes operations (RKE2 and Rancher preferred) Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in complex, distributed environments Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical stakeholders and work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams Preferred Skills Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field Experience operating and supporting NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab and CI/CD pipelines in production environments Deep understanding of containerization and cloud‑native architectures Demonstrated experience with system performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering Clearance Requirements Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI Work Type Onsite in San Diego, California May require up to 10% travel Salary Range $100,000 - $170,000 Benefits Highly competitive salary Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Take as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays Generous Referral Bonuses We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr