Defense Unicorns

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

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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