Lead Platform Engineer

Job Description

Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY
This role will lead the creation, deployment, and upkeep of automation systems along with essential portals and tools. This position will play a key role in boosting productivity for internal IT teams by applying deep knowledge of automation workflows, frameworks, and collaborative leadership across functions.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience working as a platform engineer.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience leading and coaching a high-performing engineering team.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• Experience in writing YAML and JSON configuration files.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash or Python is a plus.
• Skilled in building, operating, and maintaining container platforms such as OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Competent in using version control systems like Git, with a clear grasp of branching and merging strategies.
• Ability to design and create monitoring dashboards using tools such as Dynatrace, OpenShift, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management, automation, and orchestration tools like Ansible, Terraform, or comparable solutions.
• Familiar with working in GitLab environments.
• Proficient in automating cloud deployments across AWS, GCP, and/or Azure.
• Solid understanding of Linux (RHEL) and some familiarity with Windows.
• Experience working with VMware virtualization technology.
• Development experience in JavaScript, Go, or other object-oriented programming languages is beneficial.
• Knowledge of configuring event monitoring and alerting with Prometheus, SolarWinds, or equivalent platforms.

PREFERRED

• Demonstrates critical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent active listening and communication skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication capabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Continuously investigate current and upcoming technologies and recommend necessary improvements.
• Guide and support a high-achieving team through key projects directed by IT leadership.
• Implement infrastructure as code and deploy applications using automation and orchestration tools across both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Discover and evaluate new and emerging technologies for implementation, and enforce consistent code review practices.
• Monitor system performance to assess security, reliability, and overall efficiency.
• Record configurations and workflows to ensure different teams can effectively use the same platform.
• Help design solutions based on requirements provided by IT leadership.
• Develop, update, and monitor designs at both high-level and detailed stages, resolving any related issues.
• Create automation scripts and develop related tools.
• Incorporate security and compliance measures into the platform, including encryption and access controls.

Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.