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This role can be supported at a hybrid capacity in Falls Church, VA.Key Responsibilities:Deploying 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 managementRequired Qualifications:0-4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or AzureExperience designing and deploying self-managed Kubernetes to commercial cloud platformsExperience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes clusterExperience designing Infrastructure as Code solutions using TerraformExperience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, KustomizeDemonstrated 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 Qualifications:Experience 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 is local to the Falls Church, VA area and attendance on site is required about 50% of the time. The compensation for this role is estimated to be approximately $125,000.00-$150,000.00 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.","company":"Buddobot","rawCompany":"buddobot","city":"Quantico","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-02T02:28:59.408Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Platform Engineer","description":"Dark Wolf is looking for a Platform Engineer to join our team. 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