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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Dark Wolf Solutions - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Octopus Deploy, OpenID, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Systems Integration, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Istio, System Availability, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Artifactory - **Published:** July 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9013221/platform-engineer ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 1+ year of experience working in DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, cARMY, or Cloud One * Experience deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture * Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to apply DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management. * Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize * Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments * Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements * Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities * B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree) * DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification) * US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher Senior Level Required Qualifications: * 8+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure with at least 2 years of specific experience working in cARMY, Cloud One, or Platform One at IL6 * Experience architecting and maintaining common Kubernetes or Docker platform services on cloud-native architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability for mission-critical applications * Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster * Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enforce DISA STIG compliance and baseline configuration management across all environments * Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize * Experience deploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments * Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements * Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities * B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree) * DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification) * US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher Desired Qualifications: * Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMS * Experience deploying and maintaining Platform One's Big Bang suite of tools * Experience working with the DHA * Experience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud One * Experience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3 * Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2 * Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirements * Experience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirements * Experience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of services * Experience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSO This position requires hybrid support in Herndon, VA. ## Description Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for Platform Engineers to join our team. The Platform Engineers will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing technologies and platforms, such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. They will be able to work well within a larger team focused on defining and building cloud infrastructure to host DevSecOps development services and mission applications within a Kubernetes platform. 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