Enterprise - Platform Engineer - Ansible, Kubernetes, Linux
About The Position
Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset, valuing creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering employees. The company seeks engineers who wish to grow their careers and become part of a technically strong, growth-oriented company focused on innovative solutions for difficult mission problems. This role is for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The engineer will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and the integration of open-source code to address complex problems using cutting-edge Big Data / Cloud technology. Candidates are expected to work autonomously, identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects. The work is performed in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for enhancing, optimizing, or increasing the robustness of existing code bases, and should have experience with infrastructure as code to leverage modern tools for defining, building, and managing virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
Requirements
- A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- Five plus (5+) years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with Bachelors in related field; OR three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years relevant experience
- Experience with OS deployment and orchestration (kickstart, ansible, puppet, etc)
- Experience with deploying and managing Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes)
- Experience with container (Docker/Podman) build tooling, Kubernetes automation tools (e.g. Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, etc.)
- Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go
- Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2 days per week at our San Antonio office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed
Nice To Haves
- Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred
- Experience with OS and container hardening (STIGs, CIS benchmarks, PCI compliance, etc)
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
- Experience with writing automation in CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.)
- Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
- Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache Spark, etc..) is a plus
- DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer
Responsibilities
- Significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology
- Work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team
- Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Above Market Hourly Pay
- 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
- Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
- Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
- Company subsidized Medical Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
- Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
- Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
- Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
- Onboarding and Annual Swag
- Company Paid Professional Development and Training
- Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
