Platform Engineer, Product Team

General information

Requisition #

R68423

Locations

USA-FL-Tampa, USA-FL-Fort Walton Beach

Posting Date

06/05/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!

* This is for a future opportunity
* MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Platform Engineer, Product Team to join our team in Tampa, FL.

The Platform Engineer, Product Team will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to onboard and help product teams maintain a production environment, ensuring product success through close collaboration with platform teams while maintaining deep expertise in containerization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Serve as the primary technical liaison for onboarding product teams into the production environment

* Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot production environments utilizing Kubernetes, Open Shift, and VMWare PKS Essentials

* Collaborate closely with the core Platform Team to align product team needs with platform capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and success

* Implement and manage Dev Sec Ops  pipelines and workflows using tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab, or similar CI/CD technologies

* Develop, test, and maintain containerized applications to ensure high availability, security, and performance

* Oversee Source Version Control and execute Build/Release methodologies effectively

* Manage and optimize the software build process for various product teams

* Documenting system configurations and deployment processes to maintain a robust library of technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4+ years of mid-level experience

* Proven experience developing, testing, and maintaining containerized applications utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and Open Shift

* Experienced in providing Dev Sec Ops  implementation using Jenkins, Git Lab, or similar automation tools.

* Working knowledge of Source Version Control and Build/Release tools and methodologies.

* Working knowledge of the Software Build process and its application within a production environment.

* Strong understanding of product life cycles, platform architecture, and application containerization

Preferred Qualifications :

* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification).

* Experience wAdvanced knowledge of specific product and platform architectures within secure environments

* Experience with VMWare PKS Essentials

* Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS/Azure certifications, or Security+

* Experience mentoring junior team members and leading technical initiatives with cyber risk and compliance automation tools.

Clearance Requirements:

* An active Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

* Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

* Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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