Principal Platform Engineer
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We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across commercial and CMMC Level 2 environments. This is a highly hands-on role focused on solving complex infrastructure challenges, developing reusable platform capabilities, and driving automation across cloud and hybrid environments at scale. This role is ideal for engineers who prefer building and solving complex problems over producing static architecture artifacts.
Responsibilities : Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS, on-prem, and hybrid environments
Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and platform components
Develop and enforce secure-by-design solutions aligned to CMMC Level 2 and enterprise security requirements
Partner with Security Architecture and GRC to translate security and compliance requirements into implementable controls
Lead the implementation of network segmentation, identity integration, logging, and monitoring solutions
Drive adoption of automation-first practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Policy as Code (PaC)
Solve complex platform and infrastructure challenges through hands-on engineering and rapid iteration
Contribute to and refine platform standards, patterns, and reference implementations through working code
Support and mentor engineering teams on best practices for infrastructure, automation, and platform design
Evaluate and integrate new technologies (including AI-enabled platforms) with a focus on practical implementation and risk alignment
Requirements
8+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles
Strong hands-on experience designing and building in AWS (multi-account environments preferred)
Deep experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools
Strong understanding of networking, identity, and security implementation
Experience implementing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments (CMMC, NIST, etc.)
Experience building and integrating CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure
Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
Proven ability to take solutions from design through implementation and operation Preferred Qualifications
Experience in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
Familiarity with DevOps and platform engineering operating models
Experience implementing zero trust or modern security architectures
Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with enterprise systems (e.g., identity providers, ITSM, monitoring)
Exposure to container platforms and Kubernetes Core Competencies Systems thinking and platform design mindset Ability to balance long-term architecture with practical delivery Strong written and verbal executive communication Player-coach mentality: willing to design and build High ownership and bias for automation
Benefits & conditions
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. Pay Range The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00 Is this role subject to ITAR?, We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply