Platform Engineer (Kubernetes / AI Mission Systems) Remote / Telecommute Jobs

Platform Engineer (Kubernetes / AI-Enabled Mission Systems)

Location: Dayton, OH (preferred) | Remote Eligible (CAC Access Required)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Preferred | Secret Eligible for Upgrade | U.S. Citizenship Required

Employment Type: Full-Time

US Mission Overview

Rackner is supporting mission-critical programs within the national security and intelligence community, focused on integrating AI/ML capabilities into operational systems.

We are hiring a Platform Engineer to build and operate the cloud-native infrastructure that enables AI systems to deploy, scale, and perform in secure environments.

This role ensures AI/ML capabilities move beyond development into real-world operational impact.

What You’ll Do

Design and operate Kubernetes (K8s) platforms supporting AI/ML workloads

Build and manage containerized environments (Docker, Helm)

Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Enable data pipelines and ML workflows (ingestion, transformation, lifecycle support)

Integrate services into secure, mission-critical systems

Implement monitoring and observability (Prometheus, Grafana)

Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, production-ready systems

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance OR active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade

U.S. citizenship required

Experience with Kubernetes in production environments

Experience with containerization (Docker, Helm)

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Ansible)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

Understanding of distributed systems or microservices architectures

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting AI/ML systems, MLOps, or data pipelines

Experience working in classified or secure environments

Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)

Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments)

Why This Role

Support mission-critical systems tied to national security

Build infrastructure that enables AI/ML systems to operate in real environments

Work on problems where scale, security, and performance intersect

Gain experience across platform engineering, DevSecOps, and AI infrastructure

About Rackner

Rackner is a software consultancy delivering cloud-native, AI/ML, and DevSecOps solutions across defense, enterprise, and startup environments. We focus on end-to-end system development, helping organizations modernize infrastructure and operationalize advanced capabilities in complex environments.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Competitive PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance + Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid certifications and professional development

Home office & equipment plan

Weekly pay schedule

What to learn more, apply here: https://grnh.se/8oxb8qxn5us

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