Junior Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps platform infrastructure and operations for mission-critical government systems. This role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support while learning site reliability engineering (SRE) practices in cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will support automation, observability, and troubleshooting in Azure Kubernetes environments while working alongside experienced platform engineers. Must be a US citizen and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.Sign-on Bonus availableResponsibilities include:Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support for the platform, troubleshooting issues and performing O&M tasks to maintain system availabilityMonitor platform health using Azure Monitor and other observability tools, responding to incidents and alertsSupport automated DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes, troubleshooting pipeline issues under guidance from senior engineersAssist with infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and other IaC toolingSupport containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)Work as part of an Agile development team to ensure infrastructure security and compliance with DoD requirementsHelp implement automation and monitoring solutions for deployment pipeline healthDocument incident responses, troubleshooting steps, and resolution proceduresCollaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support platform capabilitiesOther duties as assignedTechnical Experience & QualificationsMust be US CitizenEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical fieldExperience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be consideredSecurity Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)Cloud Platforms: Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plusBasic Technical Skills: Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and version control (Git)Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts; Kubernetes exposure preferredCI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and interest in learning automation practicesSecurity Awareness: Understanding of basic security practices with willingness to learn DevSecOps and DoD compliance requirementsProblem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn technical concepts quicklyCommunication: Good verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration