Sr. Platform Engineer (Kubernetes & Compliance, Hybrid), to 260k - FS Poly

About the position

Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems. You will focus on compliance and Kubernetes management, ensuring robust networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments. This role involves supporting compliance-driven sustainment, documenting technical processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet evolving security needs. Base compensation ranges from $170k to $260k, with a compelling benefits package for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities
• Provide technical expertise in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems.
• Focus on compliance and Kubernetes management.
• Ensure robust networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments.
• Support compliance-driven sustainment.
• Document technical processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet evolving security needs.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree plus 14 years of systems engineering experience, or 19 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong grasp of Kubernetes networking, deployment, and configuration.
• Proven ability to support compliance-driven activities using enterprise tracking and documentation tools.
• TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Salt, Ansible)
• Experience with Rancher
• Experience with Helm
• Experience with observability tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, or Grafana.
• Security+ (CWIP) certification is a plus.

Benefits
• over 5 weeks of PTO
• direct 401k contributions
• comprehensive health insurance
• remote work options