Junior Platform Engineer

Applied Research Solutions • Dayton, OH

12d

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Junior Platform Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining integrations between cloud-based applications and on-premise systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow, system interoperability, and scalable architecture across our enterprise platforms Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in cloud application administration and integration engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have or be willing to attain a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Security+ required, but can be worked after hiring
• Significant demonstrated experience deploying applications to mainstream cloud ecosystems (Azure, Amazon Web Services) and associated technology stacks, including container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in managing SaaS platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Must be a US citizen
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• MS Azure cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and edge computing integration strategies.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, etc.).
• Background in enterprise application integration (EAI) or data integration platforms.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM), SSO, and role-based access controls
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks.
• Background in scripting or automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud-hosted application instances
• Develop integration workflows between SaaS solutions, VM-based applications, and third-party APIs.
• Monitor application health, performance, and usage metrics; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Manage configuration, patching, upgrades, and security compliance across cloud applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business process automation and data synchronization.
• Develop and maintain documentation for application configurations, integration flows, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and integration reliability.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level