Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

Vantor•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI with CI poly level and U.S. Citizenship. We are seeking a Platform Engineer with strong experience in Kubernetes and OpenShift to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available platforms. This role focuses on enabling development teams through robust platform services, automation, and best practices. The ideal candidate is passionate about infrastructure as code, platform reliability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly)
Minimum of 14 years of total professional experience in a technical support role
Demonstrated technical experience with DevSecOps
Demonstrated experience working with Kubernetes in production environments
Demonstrated experience with Red Hat OpenShift
Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker or CRI-O
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience.
Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
Willingness to work 90% or as needed in a SCIF environment with some on-call or after-hours onsite support for customer’s mission in either Herndon, VA; Westminster, CO; or St. Louis, MO
Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.

Nice To Haves

Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Understanding of networking, security, and Linux systems administration
Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
Familiarity with policy and security tools (e.g., OPA, Kyverno)
Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud platform architectures
Background in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) practices
Experience working with geospatial technology and tools
CompTIA Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
Experience in/or supporting military/intelligence or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters across cloud and/or on-prem environments
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support containerized application delivery
Implement infrastructure as code
Monitor platform performance, availability, and security; respond to incidents and optimize systems
Develop and maintain platform tooling, automation, and self-service capabilities
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to improve platform usability and reliability
Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance standards
Communicate with multidisciplinary SAFe Agile teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.