Cloud Platform Engineer (PaaS)

D2 Technical Services
St. Louis, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 165K

Job location

St. Louis, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
CentOS
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Continuous Integration
Data as a Services
Linux
Elasticsearch
Python
PostgreSQL
Openshift
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
RabbitMQ
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Redis
vSphere
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cloud Platform System
GIT
Containerization
Gitlab-ci
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Docker
Jenkins

Job description

  • Operate and maintain Red Hat OpenShift environments across multiple security domains - both in the cloud and on-premises (vSphere)
  • Support key OpenShift frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, and Red Hat GitOps
  • Deploy OpenShift to new sites as the platform expands
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand integration needs and scale the platform accordingly
  • Partner with Security teams to ensure compliance and build secure-by-design solutions
  • Manage data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, and the Elastic Stack
  • Write clear, thorough documentation to support teammates and future maintainers

Requirements

If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, working across teams, and making a tangible difference in national security, this role is a great fit., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

  • 5-8 years of developer or platform engineering experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (one of the following): Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA

Nice to Have (but not all required - bring what you have!):

  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift in cloud or vSphere environments
  • Familiarity with AWS
  • Scripting skills in Python or Shell, and comfort with Git
  • Experience with Linux (RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS)
  • CI/CD experience using GitLab CI or Jenkins
  • Knowledge of container technologies - Docker, Kubernetes, and the broader CNCF ecosystem

Benefits & conditions

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $155-165k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

About the company

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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