Platform Engineer

Junior To Mid-Level Platform Engineer

Knack Works is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Junior to Mid-Level Platform Engineer to support the design, implementation and maintenance of our specialized developer platforms. The role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience building and maintaining platforms, automating infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring security and compliance, collaborating with development teams and providing tools to help developers within the platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Linux systems (on-premise and cloud infrastructure)
• Provide hardware and software support for users, customers and personnel
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, implement and test features and functionality to support Knack Works' high performance computing products
• Support the development of system documentation
• Develop and define techniques and tools to support the most efficient solution to meet program needs
• Maintain and provide technical expertise in all areas of hardware, software and networking
• Ability to troubleshoot systems, performance, and security issues
• Follow change management and implementation best practices
• Collaborate with systems, security, and support teams as needed
• Scripting experience (e.g., bash, python, ansible, etc)
• Execute and coordinate the end-to-end remediation of critical and high-risk vulnerabilities, including analysis, patching, mitigation, and validation.
• Deploy, upgrade and manage containerized applications in a Kubernetes Cluster
• Build containerized applications to include building containers, writing helm charts, and testing helm deployments in Dev and Test Kubernetes Clusters
• Automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Ansible, Python or Bash

Here's what you'll need:

• 3-7 years of hands-on Linux system administration experience
• At least 1 year of experience working with Kubernetes Clusters or related cloud native technology
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and automation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience with installation and implementation of hardware, software and networking equipment
• Familiarity with common hardware vendors (e.g., HP, Dell, etc.) and cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaborations skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working in development and operational environments
• A current active TS with SCI eligibility and willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ CE certification within the first 6 months of employment

Desired Requirements:

• Current TS/SCI with Poly
• Hypervisor configuration and maintenance experience (e.g., VMware, Libvirt)
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification
• Experience with:
• System monitoring tools
• Linux OS (RHEL/Rocky/Fedora/RHEL compatible)
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure or similar)
• Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site environments
• Kubernetes experience
• LDAP knowledge

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Hands-on exposure to real-world, rewarding projects
• Supportive team environment with mentoring by some of the best in the field
• Competitive salaries, and outstanding benefits package with many lucrative perks
• Training and certification support

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations:

Chantilly
- Virginia
- United States