Software Platform Engineer

Atlas Technologies • North Charleston, SC

12h

About The Position

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers, is seeking a Software Platform Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight for modern Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) architectures supporting Navy/DoD Tactical Networks. The engineer will guide software developers and third-party vendors, lead lab-based evaluations of PaaS and container technologies, coordinate testing and integration across engineering groups, and assess architectures and deliverables against Navy/DoD requirements. The role also provides technical recommendations to the Compute Warfare Lead Engineer and supports secure, effective software delivery through automation, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.

The position requires architectural guidance spanning Linux and Windows operating systems, networking, microservices, cloud-native design, and identity and access management integrations. The engineer will participate in Agile ceremonies, prepare technical briefs, communicate with engineers, vendors, and leadership, and evaluate emerging platform capabilities to inform modernization strategies. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Requirements

• US citizenship.
• Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Deep technical understanding of Kubernetes and modern PaaS platforms, including OpenShift, Rancher, and Tanzu.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating software architectures, vendor solutions, and developer deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of IT enterprise services, including email, chat, collaboration, monitoring, backups, and file services.
• Experience overseeing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps deployment methodologies.
• Solid foundation in Linux/Windows operating systems, networking, cloud-native design, and microservices architectures.
• Thorough understanding of ICAM, RBAC, IAM, and Active Directory integration.
• Working knowledge of DoD Systems Engineering processes and tactical mission systems.
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a highly technical, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with IT/OT systems integration in tactical environments.
• Familiarity with CANES/ACS systems and migration strategies.
• Knowledge of modern observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.
• Experience evaluating AI/ML technologies for ITSM or system operations.
• Certifications such as Red Hat, Scrum/Agile, CISSP, SANS, ITIL, or Microsoft certifications (MCIT, MCSA, MCSE).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to software developers and third-party vendors implementing modern PaaS solutions.
• Lead lab-based evaluations of PaaS and container technologies, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, and Tanzu.
• Coordinate lab testing, integration activities, and technical assessments across multiple engineering groups.
• Review and evaluate software architectures, vendor proposals, and developer deliverables against Navy/DoD requirements.
• Deliver strategic technical recommendations to the Compute Warfare Lead Engineer.
• Ensure PaaS and Kubernetes-based architectures meet tactical, operational, and security requirements.
• Oversee automation strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices for efficient and secure software delivery.
• Provide architectural guidance across Linux/Windows operating systems, networking, microservices, and cloud-native design principles.
• Support integration of ICAM, RBAC, IAM, and Active Directory within distributed PaaS environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, within a cross-functional DevSecOps environment.
• Prepare technical briefs and communicate complex concepts to engineers, vendors, and leadership.
• Evaluate emerging Kubernetes and commercial platform capabilities to inform modernization strategies.
• Accomplish related taskings as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.
• Employee mentoring and educational paths for personal and professional growth are described in employee testimonials.

What This Job Offers

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