TS​/SCI Platform Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a Platform Engineer in the Reston, VA area who will work hands on developing and automating CI/CD pipelines within an enterprise Dev Sec Ops  platform. This individual will build and package Kubernetes containers and engineer Git Lab CI/CD pipelines that move those containers through automated build, security scanning, and deployment workflows. The role focuses on pipeline development and automation, ensuring containerized applications are delivered in a secure, repeatable, and compliant manner.

* Depending on experience, the engineer will develop and support Git Lab CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes workloads running in either on prem environments (Rancher RKE2) and/or AWS cloud environments (EKS, ECR, ECS).

$70.00/hr to $79.00/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 5+ years of development experience in a Dev Ops environment
• Strong Kubernetes and container workflow experience, including building container images and deploying them through CI/CD pipelines (not just cluster administration)
• 3+ years of experience with automation and infrastructure tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, or Puppet (Terraform strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of experience managing Git-based version control systems and building new CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab pipeline development experience is preferred)
• Strong experience working with JSON/YAML/XML/Helm charts
• Hands‑on experience developing and engineering CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes platforms in either on‑prem environments (e.g., Rancher, RKE2) or AWS cloud environments (EKS, ECR, ECS)
• Familiarity with container security practices, including how container images are scanned and validated within CI/CD pipelines (experience with CAS or Keycloak is a plus)
• DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification
  -Certifications in Agile, Dev Ops, or Cloud technologies