Platform Engineer – Kubernetes & Full-Stack Deployments

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Platform Engineer will own deployment of a production enterprise reporting system across three network environments. The role involves establishing and stabilizing production environments, deploying and managing Kubernetes workloads, and building a repeatable, documented deployment process and pipeline. The engineer may also modify Java Spring and Vue.js components and troubleshoot issues across infrastructure, middleware, and application layers while collaborating with DevOps, development, and systems engineering teams.

The position is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and uses a hybrid arrangement with required on-site work and up to two days per week of telework. Applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades.

Requirements

• Four years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Kubernetes deployment and management experience.
• Java and Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular.
• Docker and container experience.
• GitLab CI/CD experience for distributed web applications.
• Linux administration experience.
• Git experience.
• Live within commuting distance of the listed work location.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying across isolated or classified networks.
• AWS experience.
• Terraform experience.
• Ansible experience.
• Python experience.
• Experience with Elasticsearch, NiFi, or MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the system to three network environments using Kubernetes.
• Build a repeatable, documented deployment process and pipeline.
• Modify Java Spring and Vue.js components as needed.
• Troubleshoot across infrastructure, middleware, and application layers.
• Work with DevOps, development, and systems engineering teams.

Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
• Paid social and team events.
• Compensation models may include a bonus and/or five weeks of PTO, depending on the model selected and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level