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# Principal Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Clarity
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-platform-engineer-columbia-md-usa-58814285

## About the Role

that with Helm and Kustomize * Design and operate CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments * Ensure infrastructure security with FIPS, Zero Trust, and identity management * Automate processes to improve reliability and reduce manual work * Collaborate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives * Create documentation and stay updated on industry trends * Support mission continuity through robust recovery processes Tasks * Mission-focused mindset with emphasis on cyber dominance * Bias for action and ownership to drive to mission completion * Current Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4+ years hands-on equivalent) * 8+ years of experience as Platform or Full Stack Engineer * Proficiency with Kubernetes in production * Experience with Prometheus monitoring * Experience with Helm for packaging apps * Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps deployments * aa
technical with containerization (Docker, Podman) * Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform * Experience with Go and/or Python * Ability to thrive in a high-trust startup environment Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will help design, implement, and field a provisioning and procurement system that orchestrates infrastructure across cloud environments for DoD customers. You'll work on Kubernetes, IaC, and secure software delivery to empower cyber operators. The position combines full-stack engineering with infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, automated, and mission-ready solutions. You'll join a mission-focused team that values pragmatic engineering and rapid, reliable execution. Compensation / Benefits * Research and develop Kubernetes- and cloud-based systems (AWS/Azure) * Provision and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, Crossplane, or Ansible * Manage specialized environments using KIND to bridge development and operations * Deploy and maintain AI workloads to solve customer challenges * Identify bottlenecks and optimize performance across the stack * Deploy, manage, and maintain Kubernetes across environments * Monitor and optimize workloads with Helm and Kustomize * Design and operate CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments * Ensure infrastructure security with FIPS, Zero Trust, and identity management * Automate processes to improve reliability and reduce manual work * Collaborate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives * Create documentation and stay updated on industry trends * Support mission continuity through robust recovery processes Tasks * Mission-focused mindset with emphasis on cyber dominance * Bias for action and ownership to drive to mission completion * Current Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4+ years hands-on equivalent) * 8+ years of experience as Platform or Full Stack Engineer * Proficiency with Kubernetes in production * Experience with Prometheus monitoring * Experience with Helm for packaging apps * Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps deployments * Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Podman) * Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform * Experience with Go and/or Python * Ability to thrive in a high-trust startup environment Key requirements *


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