SkillBridge Intern - Platform Engineer

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Please note that eligible Service members must be within 180 days of separating from Service. Based on the evolving needs of our fast paced startup, we recruit for Skill Bridge on a rolling basis. Opportunities will be posted as they become available. If no Skill Bridge Intern roles are currently posted that are aligned with your experience, no internships are presently available.

Please check back periodically to see when relevant opportunities arise.

We are seeking a Platform Engineer Skill Bridge Intern to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Antonio, Texas. Eligible candidates must be based in or near the San Antonio, Texas area and commit to staying in the region.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers. This role involves transforming cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-friendly format and deploying them within a Kubernetes environment hosted on a bare-metal platform. You will act as the crucial link between the Application Development team and the Production Environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application development teams and platform teams.

• Contribute to the Strategic Vision: Envision and articulate the long-term vision for our products, creating a path for their evolution. Contribute to the strategic planning that aligns technological advancements with the mission objectives.
• Innovate and Problem Solving: Evaluate and weigh different methods for solving complex business problems with a keen focus on product excellence. Identify innovative solutions and contribute to Defense Unicorns’ open source projects and product repositories.
• Evaluate Products: Assess new products, quickly gaining a deep understanding to make informed decisions on their potential to meet mission needs. Contribute expertise in recognizing gaps in our current processes, articulating these insights for the product backlog.
• Demonstrate Technical Mastery: Solve highly technical problems that span 2-3 knowledge domains, showcasing a broad understanding of diverse technological landscapes. Demonstrate expert knowledge in 1-2 key technologies such as pipelines, Git Ops, Kubernetes, Go, or others, contributing to the team’s technical excellence.

Travel Expectations: 4 times per year

• Hold or eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives.
• Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems.
• Active participant in open source projects and product repositories, showcasing a commitment to industry innovation.
• Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives.
• Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically.
• Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains.
• Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as pipelines, Git Ops, Kubernetes, Go, or others.
• A critical thinker capable of weighing various methods for solving business problems with a focus on product excellence.
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on an Authority to Operate (ATO’d) system.
• Familiar with Air Force Weapon Systems and/or Program Management Offices (PMOs).
• Knowledgeable about Cyberspace Operations or Incident Response tools/systems.
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experienced with Big Bang, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes.
• Knowledgeable about Dev Sec Ops /Dev Ops and CI/CD theory.
• Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework.
• Comfortable and experienced in working on projects with compliance requirements.
• An advocate for Infrastructure as…