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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Open Source Technology, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Security, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Puppet, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Devsecops - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9068031/platform-engineer ## About the Role Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience; or Master's degree in a related technical discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. Minimum five (5) years of experience developing automation utilizing Ansible. Experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions. Experience supporting Kubernetes-based environments and containerized applications. Experience with GitOps methodologies and Git-based development workflows. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitLab CI/CD or similar technologies. Experience with Helm, Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and software development lifecycle methodologies. Experience supporting Linux enterprise environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Skills: Experience supporting classified or disconnected environments. Experience with GitLab CI/CD. Experience with ArgoCD or similar GitOps platforms. Experience with Harbor or other OCI container registries. Experience developing automation utilizing Puppet and Terraform. Experience supporting enterprise Platform Engineering teams. Experience with RKE2 or other enterprise Kubernetes distributions. Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, JSIG, DevSecOps Reference Design, and secure software supply chain practices. Experience implementing Agile software development methodologies. DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe if permitted by contract). Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI ## Description We are seeking an Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, CA and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement., Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation solutions utilizing Ansible, GitOps principles, and declarative configuration management. Design, implement, and maintain automated Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines supporting enterprise platform deployments. Develop automation to deploy, configure, validate, and maintain Kubernetes-based applications and supporting platform services. Support application onboarding through development, integration, testing, staging, and production environments utilizing automated deployment pipelines. Develop and maintain GitOps workflows supporting application lifecycle management and platform deployments. Establish and improve governance processes supporting application promotion across engineering environments. Identify inefficiencies within existing DevSecOps workflows and develop automation to improve deployment reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with application vendors and software development teams to integrate new applications into the enterprise platform. Develop automation supporting Configuration Management activities and improve visibility into configuration compliance across multiple environments. Develop and maintain automation supporting operating system configuration, platform provisioning, application deployment, and infrastructure validation. Implement systems engineering principles throughout the software development lifecycle to improve platform quality and reliability. Collaborate with Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Development, and Operations teams to ensure secure, repeatable, and automated platform deployments. Troubleshoot deployment failures and develop automated solutions to improve platform resiliency. 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