Platform System Engineer (Kubernetes)

CACI International • Fort Bragg, NC

79d • $78,000 - $163,800

About The Position

A platform engineer builds and maintains the core infrastructure that software developers use to create, deploy, and run applications. The role focuses on improving developer productivity and the reliability of systems by managing tools like Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. We're looking for a skilled Platform Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our core platform infrastructure. Your work will directly enable our development teams to build and ship software faster and more reliably. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about building scalable, resilient, and developer-friendly systems. You'll work at the intersection of development and operations, focusing on automation and tooling to improve the entire software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or equivalent job experience.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes: You should be comfortable with cluster management, deployment strategies, and general Kubernetes concepts.
• Proficiency in CI/CD: Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated pipelines.
• Cloud Computing: Strong knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or a similar tool.
• Scripting: Competency in at least one scripting language, such as Python or Bash.
• Problem-solving: A strong ability to diagnose and solve complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GitOps principles and tools (e.g., Argo CD, Flux).
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Experience with container security practices and tools.
• A background in software development or a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Kubernetes Management: Build, maintain, and support our Kubernetes clusters on premises. This includes managing cluster upgrades, scaling, security, and networking.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. Your goal is to make it easy for developers to test and deploy their code.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform or Pulumi to manage and provision infrastructure in a repeatable and scalable way.
• Monitoring and Observability: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure the health and performance of our platform and applications.
• Developer Support: Provide support and guidance to development teams, helping them use the platform and troubleshoot issues related to deployment, performance, and scaling.
• System Reliability: Focus on improving system reliability, scalability, and security through automation and best practices.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees