Senior Platform Engineer

Clarity Innovations•Columbia, MD

8h•$93,600 - $159,100

About The Position

Clarity Innovations is seeking a mission-driven Platform Engineer to build and operate critical infrastructure for a next-generation distributed cyber network operations platform supporting U.S. Government cyber operations. The role contributes to the design, deployment, and scaling of capabilities for national security missions across on-premises and cloud-native environments. The engineer will work across systems engineering, hardware integration, infrastructure orchestration, secure systems configuration, and operational tooling. The position focuses on delivering scalable, reliable, high-performing, and secure platform environments that meet mission standards. The role may involve travel within and outside the continental United States for mission support and work in SAPF/SCIF environments. Clarity describes itself as a people-focused employer and offers competitive compensation and a Total Rewards package that includes performance-based bonuses, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and income protection benefits.

Requirements

5–10+ years of systems engineering experience with a foundation in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or equivalent, or a related technical degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a polygraph.
Deep mastery of Linux administration, including Ubuntu and RHEL, and familiarity with Windows and virtualized platforms.
Expertise in secure routing protocols and network integration, including BGP, OSPF, and VPNs.
Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash.
Current CCNA certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Proficiency in modern DevSecOps, GitOps, and containerization, including Docker or Podman.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code utilities such as Crossplane, Pulumi, or Terraform.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in classified environments.
Exposure to DoD or federal cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and NIST 800-53.
Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain and advanced threat detection.
Experience writing automated tests for infrastructure components.
Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 25% annually for mission support and comfort working in SAPF/SCIF environments.
Azure experience and/or relevant cloud certifications.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end systems engineering efforts across modern, secure, and flexible infrastructure stacks, including on-premises deployments and cloud-native platforms.
Work across hardware integration, infrastructure orchestration, secure systems configuration, and bespoke operational tools.
Design and deploy scalable infrastructure to support distributed cyber operations.
Ensure platform environments meet mission standards for reliability, performance, and security.