Platform Engineer

Grvty•San Antonio, MD

5d•$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, and automation technologies to create resilient, manageable environments and integrate open-source software. The balance of programming, infrastructure, and platform operations depends on the specific opening. Depending on the assignment, engineers design and implement 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 integrate open-source technologies and custom components. Work may also include automating operating-system provisioning and deployment workflows, solving platform integration and operating-system issues with architects and engineering teams, building platform automation in Go or Python, and improving monitoring, security, and operational documentation. These are hybrid openings based from GRVTY offices in Columbia, Maryland, or San Antonio, Texas. Current openings generally anticipate one or two office days per week, depending on the opening. Some Columbia assignments include periodic travel to San Antonio. Customer needs may change onsite attendance and travel requirements. Candidates are considered for openings that match their skills; experience in every listed specialty is not required. GRVTY offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The stated pay range is $103,690–$191,050, with compensation influenced by factors including location, contract labor categories, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications.

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.
For general openings: 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 of relevant experience 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, according to 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, a practical understanding of infrastructure as code, and the 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 solve complex platform integration and operating-system issues.
Use Go or Python to build platform automation and supporting tools, depending on the specific opening.
Strengthen platform monitoring, security, and operational documentation.
Depending on the opening, use Go to integrate services, automate AWS infrastructure, and develop platform capabilities.
Depending on the opening, administer Kubernetes clusters and troubleshoot deployments using tools such as Docker or Podman, Helm, Kustomize, and Flux.
Depending on the opening, support infrastructure provisioning and storage with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Kickstart, infrastructure-as-code tools, Ceph, Rook, or Longhorn.
Depending on the opening, design AWS-hosted capabilities, improve existing codebases, and develop Python or Go tooling.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) with 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.