Platform Engineer

Company Description

Join Oteemo and become part of a transformation powerhouse where innovation meets impact. We're not just another consulting firm—we're architects of digital evolution, blending cutting-edge technical expertise with human-centered design principles to create solutions that resonate. Our work spans Infrastructure, Software Development, Dev Sec Ops , Cybersecurity, Experience and Design, Organizational Change Management, and AI-enabled solutions, but our approach is what truly sets us apart.

We measure success through tangible business outcomes, not billable hours. We foster a culture of continuous learning where your ideas can thrive and technical excellence is celebrated. Our collaborative global team works across borders and time zones, tackling complex challenges for both Commercial Enterprise and Federal Defense clients with equal passion and precision. At Oteemo, you'll have the opportunity to work with emerging technologies and develop your skills alongside industry experts who are reshaping digital landscapes.

If you're seeking a place where your technical prowess can drive meaningful change and where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's expected—Oteemo is your next career destination.

Oteemo is looking for a driven, hands-on Platform Engineer to help design, automate, and deliver next-generation secure platforms for Department of Defense (DoD) missions. In this role, you’ll architect and manage air-gapped, mission-critical, and compliance-focused environments, leveraging your deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Kubernetes automation (preferably RKE2). You’ll play a key role in building and scaling modern, automated infrastructure using tools like Ansible and Jenkins, directly supporting systems that enable the success of national defense and security operations.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge Dev Sec Ops  initiatives, help shape the technical direction of secure cloud-native ecosystems, and contribute to Oteemo’s mission of driving innovation across the DoD landscape.

• Design, build, and manage highly secure and resilient RHEL environments, including advanced SELinux configurations in air-gapped and classified deployments.
• Architect, deploy, and automate Kubernetes clusters (preferably RKE2) to support containerized workloads in production and test environments.
• Develop Ansible playbooks and automation pipelines for provisioning, configuration management, patching, and software deployment.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, supporting secure software delivery across controlled environments.
• Partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure systems align with DoD standards, including STIG, RMF, and ATO requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex challenges across infrastructure, networking, storage, and automation layers.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by contributing to automation frameworks, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Active DoD security clearance required.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, infrastructure automation, or Dev Sec Ops .
• Strong, hands‑on experience with RHEL and SELinux configuration, troubleshooting, and hardening.
• Proven success deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters—RKE2 experience is a major plus.
• Proficiency with Ansible automation for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Experience designing and maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for secure and automated delivery.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including STIGs, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, container orchestration, and distributed systems.

• Experience implementing Cilium CNI and Rook-Ceph in production Kubernetes environments.
• Knowledge of Git Ops workflows, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and container security scanning tools.
• Exposure to Open Shift, Harbor, or DoD Dev Sec Ops  Reference Architectures (DSOP, Iron Bank, Platform One).
• Experience working within classified, disconnected, or air‑gapped networks.

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality…