Sr. Software Engineer - Cloud​/Prem & Cybersecurity Platform

Sr Software Engineer, Cloud/On-Prem & Cybersecurity Platform

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sr. Software Engineer opportunity located Remote in the United States, supporting a next-generation AI, quantum, and advanced computing platform.

This role supports the next-generation cloud infrastructure behind an AI-native cybersecurity and data observability platform designed to continuously monitor large-scale enterprise environments and detect anomalies, zero-day threats, and previously unknown activity. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, automate, and operate the cloud infrastructure supporting our client's cybersecurity platform. You will work extensively with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud security, observability, and highly available distributed systems.

Scope includes building both customer-facing cybersecurity platform capabilities and internal Dev Sec Ops /infrastructure tooling.

• Infrastructure Design & Operation:
  Design and operate scalable infrastructure on OCI and On-prem environments.
• Kubernetes Environment Management:
  Build and manage Kubernetes-based production environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Develop infrastructure as code using Pulumi, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• CI/CD & Dev Sec Ops :
  Build and improve CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Cloud Security & Observability:
  Implement cloud security, networking, monitoring, and observability solutions.
• Platform Reliability:
  Improve platform reliability, availability, performance, and automate operational deployment processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, AI/ML, software engineering, and product teams.

• Cloud Infrastructure
  
  Experience:
  
  Strong cloud infrastructure and On-prem engineering experience.
• Containerization:
  Direct experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Automation & Scripting:
  Experience with Ansible, Python, Rust, Go, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi).
• Dev Ops & CI/CD:
  Proven background in CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Linux & Security:
  Systems-level experience with Linux, networking, and cloud security.

• Cloud Platforms:
  Experience with OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) or other major cloud platforms.
• Domain
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior cybersecurity platform experience.
• High-Performance Computing:
  Exposure to high-performance or distributed computing architectures.
• Data & Observability:
  Experience with high-volume data platforms, observability, and telemetry systems.
• Enterprise & Government Environments:
  Experience supporting enterprise or government environments.
• High-Growth Settings:
  Experience working in high-growth, transformation, or private equity-backed environments.

Job Type: Contract

Location:

Remote (Must reside in the United States)

Pay Rate Range: $90–$120/hour

Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holder OR Permanent Residential only.

Protingent offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health plan options (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k) program, pre-tax commuter benefits, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Note:

W2 is our standard employment structure; 1099 arrangements may be supported upon request for candidates with required business insurance.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.