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# Sr. Platform Engineer (Kubernetes & Compliance, Hybrid), to 260k

- **Company:** SRC Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Elasticsearch, Ansible, Grafana, Documentation System, Kubernetes, Rancher, Kibana, Terraform
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9004778/sr-platform-engineer-kubernetes-compliance-hybrid-to-260k

## About the Role

Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree plus 14 years of systems engineering experience, or 19 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Technical Expertise: Strong grasp of Kubernetes networking, deployment, and configuration.

Compliance & Tools: Proven ability to support compliance-driven activities using enterprise tracking and documentation tools.

Preferred Skills: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Salt, Ansible), Rancher, Helm, and observability tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, or Grafana. Security+ (CWIP) certification is a plus.

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required. We are not able to upgrade clearances or accept CCAs. Please note, you must have the required clearance for consideration; under-cleared applicants will not receive a response.

## Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems. You will focus on compliance and Kubernetes management, ensuring robust networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments. This role involves supporting compliance-driven sustainment, documenting technical processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet evolving security needs. Base compensation ranges from $170k to $260k, with a compelling benefits package for qualified candidates.


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