Cleared Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud & Cold Storage Ops

Rise8

full-time

Posted on: 8/22/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $163,121 - $203,901 per year

Senior

AWSAzureCloudDNSFirewallsKubernetesLinuxTerraformUnix

About the role

Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes to enhance the performance, accessibility, and ease of management of the platform and its related services.
Establish and manage administrator and service accounts, while also maintaining accurate system documentation and effectively resolving technical issues.
Utilize scripting tools to craft self-service capabilities within the Platform as a Service (PaaS), fostering a seamless developer experience for development teams.
Collaborate closely with developers to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, ensuring smooth operations.
Take on the operational responsibility for the services under your team's ownership.
Design and implement solutions for large-volume, long-term cold data storage, including Tier 2 on-prem to Tier 3 cloud migrations, with large capacity expectations.
Integrate with existing and emerging data lakes by establishing and managing Authorizations to Connect (ATCs).
Support mission data access, archive, and playback solutions in collaboration with partners ensuring program alignment and modernization baselines.
Engineer resilient, secure, multi-site cold storage solutions at Secret-level classification, optimized for infrequent access and data older than one year.
Thrive in an environment that nurtures your personal development and growth.
Continuously enhance the product, delivering software that resonates positively with users and meets their needs effectively.

A background of 6-10 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments
Hands-on experience with large-scale cold data storage systems (MDL/UDL preferred), archive tiering, and long-term data lifecycle management
Knowledge of secure data connectivity and ATC processes for classified environments
Proficiency in administering AWS and/or Azure Gov Cloud environments
Expertise in container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes
Proficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, with a focus on Terraform.
Subject Matter Expertise in Linux Operating Systems administration
Skilled in developing automation solutions using scripting languages to streamline recurring tasks
Familiarity with networking concepts and practical experience involving technologies like Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, and NTP
Proven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and applications effectively
Experience handling large-scale production systems and adeptness in resolving production-related challenges
Excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in collaborative work environments.
Enthusiasm for skill growth, a penchant for tackling intriguing tasks, and addressing complex issues
A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Active Secret Security Clearance (Must Have)