Platform Engineer - 28019 - San Antonio

Job Description

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - We require U.S. citizenship and the ability to undergo processing for a Secret-level security clearance; candidates with an active Secret or TS clearance may also be considered. - We are seeking someone with 9+ years of experience in platform engineering or software development using Python or Go with a bachelors degree in a related field, or 7 years of relevant experience with a masters degree, or a high school diploma/equivalent plus 13 years of related experience. - We need hands-on experience designing and deploying infrastructure in AWS. - We require experience with Kubernetes or a Kubernetes distribution, Ansible, and storage technologies such as Ceph, Rook, or Longhorn. - We are looking for programming proficiency in Python or Go. - We need a strong foundation in Linux systems, including hosts, networking, security, and applications, along with shell scripting skills in Bash or Shell. - We value excellent troubleshooting ability and a proven track record of resolving complex technical issues. - We require strong verbal and written communication skills. - We need someone who can work in a hybrid schedule and spend an average of 2 days per week in our San Antonio office. - We need flexibility to adjust to changing scheduling needs. - Preferred: familiarity with DISAs Big Data Platform or similar big data ecosystems such as Cloudera, Hortonworks, or MapR. - Preferred: experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Travis CI, or Jenkins. - Preferred: understanding of agile development practices and commonly used collaboration/development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, and GitLab. - Preferred: experience with Puppet, Ansible, Maven, and virtualization platforms such as oVirt, Proxmox, or VMware. - Preferred: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required based on customer direction.

Responsibilities:
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- We develop and deploy custom software components and integrate open-source code to solve complex big data and cloud challenges. - We contribute to the design and implementation of core architecture and platform capabilities, taking solutions from prototype to production-ready applications. - We build, manage, and optimize cloud-based virtual infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code practices. - We strengthen and improve existing codebases by identifying opportunities to enhance performance, robustness, and maintainability. - We work independently to identify issues, solve problems quickly, and support broader technical objectives established by our architects. - We collaborate with our team in a hybrid environment to deliver solutions effectively. - We perform additional duties as needed to support the team and the mission.
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Company:
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We are Enlighten, a USA Today Top Workplace and a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with deep expertise in cloud services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. We focus on continuous innovation and proactive problem-solving to help our customers overcome their toughest challenges. Our hybrid work model is designed to give our team the best of both worlds: meaningful in-person collaboration and the flexibility to work from home when focused output is needed. We support our employees with a strong benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental premiums, a 10% 401(k) benefit, generous paid time off plus 10 paid holidays, and education and training allowances. This role is based in our San Antonio office with an average onsite expectation of two days per week, and the anticipated salary range is $119,574 to $165,000, depending on role scope, experience, credentials, and other relevant factors.
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