Platform Engineer

Avalore • Chantilly, VA

4d

About The Position

The Platform Engineer designs, implements, and maintains infrastructure supporting the organization’s applications and services. The role helps ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security while optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. It involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure. The position works with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM.

The work environment may include a business office with computers, phones, and printers, as well as occasional loud-noise environments such as an airfield or areas with large equipment. The role may require sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods. Travel may be up to 10% and occasional. Avalore provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

• Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with DevSecOps.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with Puppet.
• Experience with RedHat Linux.
• Experience with Helm.
• Experience with container management.
• Experience with CI/CD.
• Experience with AWS IAM.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS.
• Experience working with large-scale cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure supporting applications and services.
• Help ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform.
• Optimize platform performance and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure.

Benefits

• Employer contributions to health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program.
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed