Platform Engineer
Job in
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22070, USA
Listed on 2026-04-23
Listing for:
Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-23
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for Platform Engineers to join our team. The Platform Engineers will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing technologies and platforms, such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. They will be able to work well within a larger team focused on defining and building cloud infrastructure to host Dev Sec Ops development services and mission applications within a Kubernetes platform.
This role can be supported at a hybrid capacity in Herndon, VA.
- Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture
- Integrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security requirements
- Implementing secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code
- Deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments
- Supporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologies
- Developing and iterating best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deployments
- Implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 1+ year of experience working in DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS Gov Cloud, cARMY, or Cloud One
- Experience deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture
- Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to apply DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management.
- Experience with Dev Sec Ops tools and processes such as Git Lab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments
- Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, Dev Sec Ops processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
- B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
- DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. Comp Tia Security+ CE Certification)
- US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 2 years of specific experience working in cARMY, Cloud One, or Platform One at IL6
- Experience architecting and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability for mission-critical applications
- Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster
- Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enforce DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management across all environments
- Experience with Dev Sec Ops tools and processes such as Git Lab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize
- Experience deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments
- Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, Dev Sec Ops processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
- B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
- DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. Comp Tia Security+ CE Certification)
- US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
- Experience with Oracle and…
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