Platform Engineer (DevOps/Full-stack Hybrid)

Markon•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$160,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support a customer in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role leads deployment, integration, and maintenance of mission-critical applications across multiple network environments. It combines DevOps engineering, full-stack development, and infrastructure management, with hands-on work involving Kubernetes, containerized applications, and modern software frameworks. The engineer collaborates with software developers, systems engineers, and DevOps teams to establish reliable deployment processes, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure system performance and operational readiness. The work arrangement allows up to two days of telework per week, subject to customer approval. An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. The stated annual salary range is USD $160,000 to $185,000; the range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Markon notes that offers may take into account job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and law. Markon is a consulting firm serving intelligence community, federal civilian, and defense agency missions. It describes itself as a Washington Post Top Workplace and emphasizes employee growth, innovation, and collaboration. The position posting remains open until filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of Docker, container technologies, and distributed application architectures.
Experience developing, modifying, or troubleshooting back-end applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Experience with front-end development using Vue.js, React, Angular, or comparable JavaScript frameworks.
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab or similar tools.
Experience deploying and supporting distributed web applications across enterprise environments.
Proficiency with Linux administration, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
Experience using Git for source control and collaborative software development.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work across infrastructure and application development teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying applications across multiple isolated or classified network environments.
Experience with Amazon Web Services, cloud-native architectures, and cloud-based deployments.
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
Experience developing automation scripts and configuration management solutions using Ansible.
Proficiency with Python scripting for automation and system administration.
Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Apache NiFi, or MongoDB.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community applications, reporting workflows, or dissemination processes.

Responsibilities

Lead deployment and configuration of enterprise applications across multiple network environments using Kubernetes.
Design, implement, and maintain repeatable deployment processes and automated pipelines for system releases and updates.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot back-end applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Support front-end application development and modifications using Vue.js or comparable JavaScript frameworks.
Deploy, configure, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues across infrastructure, middleware, and application layers.
Develop and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to improve software delivery and operational efficiency.
Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux-based environments supporting distributed applications.
Collaborate with DevOps engineers, software developers, and systems engineers to align deployment processes with system architecture and operational requirements.
Develop technical documentation, deployment procedures, and configuration standards to support system maintenance and future deployments.