Platform Operations Engineer

Platform Operations Engineer (DevOps Engineer)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer (DevOps Engineer) to support a high-impact space and defense program in a classified environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving platform reliability, and supporting mission-critical systems.

You will play a key role in deploying, configuring, and maintaining OpenShift infrastructure while partnering with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program teams to ensure secure, stable, and scalable operations.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy ownership of critical systems, and are passionate about automation and platform engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Deploy, configure, and support enterprise OpenShift environments.
• Perform Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Manage and support platform infrastructure across compute, networking, storage, and application services.
• Automate deployments, operational processes, and system maintenance activities.
• Respond to incidents, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and restore system functionality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Serve as a technical escalation point during deployments and operational events.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to ensure platform reliability and security.
• Support mission-critical applications running within classified environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• 2+ years of experience in:
• DevOps Engineering
• Platform Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting OpenShift environments.
• Strong Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure and operational environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across multiple technology domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rundeck for automation, workflow orchestration, and incident response.
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as:
• Ansible
• Puppet
• Similar automation platforms
• Windows Server administration experience.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or equivalent).
• Industry certifications such as:
• Security+
• RHCSA
• RHCE
• CISSP
• Similar relevant certifications

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on cutting-edge space and defense initiatives.
• Support mission-critical systems with real-world impact.
• Gain exposure to advanced OpenShift and Kubernetes technologies.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Opportunity to grow technical leadership and platform engineering expertise.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential.

Compensation:

$125,000 to $135,000 per year annual salary. [If client has provided an exact salary, then

no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly

language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above.]

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include: [description should be provided by the client since this is

for a perm position- they will not receive IG benefits. If client does not provide it upon our request,

we can insert something generic like "Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare

insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law."]