Senior Platform Engineer at Dark Wolf Solutions

<p><strong>Dark Wolf Solutions</strong> is looking for <strong>Platform Engineers </strong>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture</li> <li>Integrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security requirements&nbsp;</li> <li>Implementing secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code</li> <li>Deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments</li> <li>Supporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologies</li> <li>Developing and iterating best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deployments</li> <li>Implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management</li> </ul> <p><strong>Senior Level Required Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ 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 IL6</li> <li>Experience architecting and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability for mission-critical applications</li> <li>Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster</li> <li>Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enforce DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management across all environments</li> <li>Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize</li> <li>Experience deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements</li> <li>Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities</li> <li>B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)</li> <li><strong>DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification)</strong></li> <li><strong>US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMS</li> <li>Experience deploying and maintaining Platform One’s Big Bang suite of tools</li> <li>Experience working with the DHA</li> <li>Experience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud One</li> <li>Experience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3</li> <li>Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2</li> <li>Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirements</li> <li>Experience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirements</li> <li>Experience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of services</li> <li>Experience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSO</li> </ul> <p>This position requires hybrid support in Herndon, VA.</p> <p>The compensation for the senior level role is estimated to be approximately $155,000.00 -$185,000.00 commensurate on experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.</p> <div>We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.</div>