Platform Engineer

GRVTY • San Antonio, TX

6d • $103,690 - $191,050 • Hybrid

About The Position

GRVTY is hiring Platform Engineers for multiple openings focused on building, integrating, and improving secure cloud and Big Data platforms. The work involves Linux, AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and open-source software, with the balance of programming, infrastructure, and platform operations varying by assignment.

Depending on the opening, Platform Engineers design and deliver cloud platform capabilities from prototype through operational deployment; build and manage virtual and container infrastructure using infrastructure as code and automation; develop, deploy, troubleshoot, and administer Kubernetes environments; integrate open-source and custom components; automate operating-system provisioning and configuration; and build platform tools in Go or Python. The role also strengthens monitoring, security, and operational documentation and involves collaboration with architects and engineering teams.

These are hybrid openings based from GRVTY offices in Columbia, Maryland, or San Antonio, Texas. Openings generally anticipate one or two office days per week, depending on the assignment. Some Columbia assignments include periodic travel to San Antonio. Customer needs may change onsite frequency and travel requirements.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and U.S. citizenship.
• Relevant platform engineering, infrastructure integration, or cloud/software engineering experience and education appropriate to the opening. General openings require at least 5 years of relevant experience with a related bachelor's degree, 3 years with a related master's degree, or 9 years with a high-school diploma or equivalent.
• For openings requiring more extensive experience: at least 9 years with a related bachelor's degree, 7 years with a related master's degree, or 13 years with a high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong Linux fundamentals, including hosts, networking, system security, troubleshooting, and shell/Bash scripting.
• Hands-on AWS infrastructure deployment and/or administration, as required by the specific opening.
• Experience deploying or managing Kubernetes and associated workloads.
• Ability to write platform code or automation in Go or Python, depending on the specific opening.
• Strong systems integration skills, practical understanding of infrastructure as code, and ability to work independently toward architectural goals.
• Ability to meet office attendance and periodic travel requirements.
• An applicable DoD 8140/8570 certification may be required, depending on the specific opening and customer direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS architecture and hybrid/cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with operating-system and container hardening, STIGs, CIS benchmarks, or equivalent security controls.
• Experience with GitLab CI, Jenkins, Travis CI, or comparable CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with Big Data Platform environments, Hadoop, Spark, or distributed storage systems.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Proxmox, or oVirt.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, and Agile delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance cloud platform capabilities from prototype through operational deployment.
• Build and manage virtual and container infrastructure using infrastructure as code and automation.
• Develop, deploy, troubleshoot, and administer Kubernetes environments and supporting platform components.
• Integrate open-source technologies and custom components to improve resilience, performance, and maintainability.
• Automate operating-system provisioning, configuration, and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to address complex platform integration and operating-system issues.
• Use Go or Python to build platform automation and supporting tools, depending on the opening.
• Strengthen platform monitoring, security, and operational documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Award programs.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Benefits supporting financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED