Defense Unicorns
Platform Engineer
About this role
Description: Seeking a Platform Engineer to support deployment and maintenance of UDS in a secure, bare-metal environment. Act as a bridge between application teams and the platform, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. Requirements: U.S. citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance preferred. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, bare-metal infrastructure, and deploying applications on Kubernetes. Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi). Familiarity with CI/CD tooling, particularly GitLab CI. Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line administration. Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS. Ability to read and write YAML for Kubernetes configurations. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ CE). Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401k retirement plan and company stock options. Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus federal holidays and additional leave for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Paid parental leave and reimbursement for approved training and conferences.