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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Hypervisor, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Software Troubleshooting, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Fedora, Vmware - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7E1F78159B484C6F9884C4F5440AFB3E/job/ ## About the Role * Build containerized applications to include building containers, writing helm charts, and testing helm deployments in Dev and Test Kubernetes Clusters * Automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Ansible, Python or Bash * 3-7 years of hands-on Linux system administration experience * At least 1 year of experience working with Kubernetes Clusters or related cloud native technology * Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field * Experience with installation and implementation of hardware, software and networking equipment * Familiarity with common hardware vendors (e.g., HP, Dell, etc.) and cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.) * Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation * Strong troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills * Good communication and collaborations skills with the ability to work in a team environment * Experience working in development and operational environments * A current active TS with SCI eligibility and willingness to take a polygraph exam * Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ CE certification within the first 6 months of employment Desired Requirements: * Current TS/SCI with Poly * Hypervisor configuration and maintenance experience (e.g., VMware, Libvirt) * CompTIA Security+ CE certification * Experience with: * System monitoring tools * Linux OS (RHEL/Rocky/Fedora/RHEL compatible) * Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure or similar) * Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site environments * Kubernetes experience * LDAP knowledge ## Description Knack Works is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Junior to Mid-Level Platform Engineer to support the design, implementation and maintenance of our specialized developer platforms. The role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience building and maintaining platforms, automating infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring security and compliance, collaborating with development teams and providing tools to help developers within the platforms. Responsibilities: * Manage Linux systems (on-premise and cloud infrastructure) * Provide hardware and software support for users, customers and personnel * Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, implement and test features and functionality to support Knack Works' high performance computing products * Support the development of system documentation * Develop and define techniques and tools to support the most efficient solution to meet program needs * Maintain and provide technical expertise in all areas of hardware, software and networking * Ability to troubleshoot systems, performance, and security issues * Follow change management and implementation best practices * Collaborate with systems, security, and support teams as needed * Scripting experience (e.g., bash, python, ansible, etc) * Execute and coordinate the end-to-end remediation of critical and high-risk vulnerabilities, including analysis, patching, mitigation, and validation. ## Related Videos - [From Code to Motion: Building an Autonomous Hat-Hunting Robot with Kubernetes & ML](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1609-from-code-to-motion-building-an-autonomous-hat-hunting-robot-with-kubernetes-ml) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)