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
$ 165KJob 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.