Platform Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for Platform Engineers to join our team. The Platform Engineers will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing technologies and platforms, such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. They will be able to work well within a larger team focused on defining and building cloud infrastructure to host DevSecOps development services and mission applications within a Kubernetes platform. This role can be supported at a hybrid capacity in Herndon, VA.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architectureIntegrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security requirementsImplementing secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as CodeDeploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environmentsSupporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologiesDeveloping and iterating best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deploymentsImplementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration managementMid Level Required Qualifications4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 1+ year of experience working in DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, cARMY, or Cloud OneExperience deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architectureExperience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes clusterExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to apply DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management.Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, KustomizeExperience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environmentsDemonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirementsSolid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilitiesB.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification)US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higherSenior Level Required Qualifications8+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 2 years of specific experience working in cARMY, Cloud One, or Platform One at IL6Experience architecting and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability for mission-critical applicationsExperience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes clusterExperience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enforce DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management across all environmentsExperience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, KustomizeExperience deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environmentsDemonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirementsSolid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilitiesB.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification)US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higherDesired QualificationsExperience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMSExperience deploying and maintaining Platform One's Big Bang suite of toolsExperience working with the DHAExperience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud OneExperience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirementsExperience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirementsExperience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of servicesExperience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSOThis position requires hybrid support in Herndon, VA.The compensation for the mid level role is estimated to be approximately $110,000-$140,000 commensurate on experience. The compensation for the senior level role is estimated to be approximately $140,000-$175,000 commensurate on experience.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.#J-18808-Ljbffr