Platform Engineer (Cloud-Native AI/ML Systems Integration) at Rackner

<p><strong>Platform Engineer (Cloud-Native AI/ML Systems Integration)</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> Dayton, OH (preferred) | Remote Eligible (CAC Access Required)<br><strong>Clearance:</strong> TS/SCI Preferred</p> <p><strong>Build the Infrastructure That Makes AI Mission-Ready</strong><br>As a Platform Engineer, you will design and operate the infrastructure that enables AI/ML systems to function in real-world mission environments supporting classified, mission-critical programs.</p> <p>You won’t just build platforms: you’ll bridge the gap between AI development and operational deployment, ensuring systems scale, integrate, and perform under real constraints.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Architect and operate Kubernetes-based platforms supporting AI/ML workloads</li> <li>Build and manage containerized environments (Docker, Helm, OCI) for scalable deployment</li> <li>Design and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and model lifecycle support</li> <li>Integrate AI/ML services into secure, mission-critical systems</li> <li>Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for repeatable, compliant environments</li> <li>Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)</li> <li>Implement observability and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure system health and performance</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex requirements into deployable systems</li> <li>Solve engineering challenges within classified and constrained environments</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native platform engineering</li> <li>Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Helm)</li> <li>Experience supporting data pipelines or ML-enabled systems</li> <li>Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)</li> <li>Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices</li> <li>Understanding of distributed systems and system integration</li> <li>Ability to operate effectively in secure or regulated environments</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred</li> <li>Candidates with an active Secret clearance may be considered and supported for upgrade</li> <li>Candidates without an active clearance must be:<br> <ul> <li>U.S. citizens</li> <li>eligible to obtain and maintain a clearance</li> <li>able to work in a CAC-enabled or secure environment</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Start timelines and work scope may vary depending on clearance status and program requirements</p> <p><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></p> <p>In many environments, AI stops at experimentation; in this role, you ensure it becomes operational capability.</p> <p><strong>You will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Enable AI/ML systems to move from development to deployment</li> <li>Support mission-critical operations tied to national security</li> <li>Work at the intersection of cloud-native engineering, DevSecOps, and AI infrastructure</li> <li>Build systems where failure is not an option and performance is essential</li> </ul> <p>Your work directly impacts how advanced technology is applied in real-world scenarios.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Gain</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hands-on ownership of platforms powering AI/ML in mission environments</li> <li>Exposure to complex, high-scale distributed systems</li> <li>Experience integrating modern cloud-native technologies into secure, real-world systems</li> <li>Growth across platform engineering, DevSecOps, and AI infrastructure</li> <li>The opportunity to solve problems most engineers never encounter</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Rackner</strong></p> <p>Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We are an energetic, growing consultancy focused on solving complex problems through distributed systems, DevSecOps, AI/ML, and modern systems architecture.</p> <p>We enable digital transformation by applying cloud-first, cost-effective innovation across mission-critical environments. Our customers span a diverse and growing set of industries, and our teams are driven by a shared focus on end-to-end system delivery and real-world impact.</p> <p><strong>Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <p>Rackner invests in your growth, stability, and long-term success:</p> <ul> <li>Paid certifications &amp; professional development</li> <li>401(k) with 100% match up to 6%</li> <li>Highly competitive PTO</li> <li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage</li> <li>Life Insurance + Short &amp; Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Home office &amp; equipment plan</li> <li>Industry-leading weekly pay schedule</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#PlatformEngineering #Kubernetes #DevSecOps #AIInfrastructure #MachineLearningOps #CloudNative #DefenseTech #ClearedJobs #NationalSecurity #InfrastructureEngineering #DistributedSystems #Terraform #Docker #DataEngineering #MLOps</p>