Platform Engineer – Navy

Defense Unicorns

Platform Engineer joining Navy Delivery team at Defense Unicorns. Innovating, solving problems, and improving cloud-native technologies for government software solutions.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $148,750 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack application development, cloud native technology deployments, and security automation, while effectively collaborating across teams to align technological advancements with mission objectives. Proficient in mentoring junior engineers and implementing best practices in a complex enterprise environment.

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Full-Stack Application DevelopmentKubernetes ManagementCloud SecurityAgile Framework LeadershipDoD 8570 IAT II Certification

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Hard Skills

CI/CDGitOpsTofuAWSYAMLSecurity AutomationArchitecture Security DesignContainerizationVulnerability RemediationLinux/Unix Operating Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationMentoringCommunicationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Kubernetes ClustersEKSRKE2API SecurityPerformance Instrumentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Security ClearanceDoD 8570 IAT II Certification

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseProduction Authority to Operate (ATO)C-ATO ProcessesUDS CoreIron Bank

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoKubernetesLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will serve as a crucial link between applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and the Navy platform environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between application teams and platform teams.
Evaluate and weigh different methods for solving complex technical problems; identify innovative solutions.
Solve 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 full-stack application development, CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernetes, Tofu, AWS, Go, or others, contributing to the team's technical excellence.
Contribute to the strategic planning that aligns technological advancements with the mission objectives.
Exhibit strong programming skills and deep familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems.
Implement infrastructure as code and contribute to the build/maintenance of kubernetes clusters on various distributions (i.e EKS & RKE2).
Apply extensive experience with cloud native technology deployments, emphasizing secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation.
Build relationships with external teams and collaborate with other platform teams.
Travel Expectations: 4-12 times per year.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in solving technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains.
Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as full-stack application development, GitOps, Kubernetes, Tofu, AWS, Go, or others.
Experience working with YAML to create Kubernetes manifests, Kubernetes CRDs, and pipeline configurations.
Proficient with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
Proficient in architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
Experience with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment. Comfortable leading a team, as required.
Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, helping us iterate to better ways of working.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex technical problems.
Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives.
Ability to mentor, develop and grow junior level engineers in their role through pairing and code reviews.
Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance.
Possess or ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
Experienced with UDS Core, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Premiums are 100% Company Paid
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Company Stock Options
Home Office Budget
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)