
Platform Engineer, SkillBridge Intern
Defense Unicorns
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $83,300 - $112,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
- Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.
- Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.
- Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.
- Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.
- Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.
- Proficient with YAML.
- Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
- Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
- Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.
- Active Secret clearance required; must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
- Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
- Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Premiums are 100% Company Paid
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Budget
- We offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PythonGoAnsibleYAMLKubernetesGoogle CloudDockershell scriptingsecurity automationDevSecOps
Soft Skills
problem-solvingindependent workcommunicationcollaborationtime estimationproject planningcross-functional teamworkadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinking
Certifications
Active Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearance eligibilityDoD 8570 IAT II certification