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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** The Technical
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, DevOps, Groovy, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Ruby, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74236014-platform-engineer

## About the Role

procedures.Required QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance.3+ years of experience with software development, programming, or engineering in a DevOps environment.1+ years of experience with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.Experience architecting and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.High school diploma or GED.DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP certification, or the ability to obtain the required certification within 30 days of starting.Ability to work full-time onsite in Reston/McLean, VA.Preferred QualificationsExperience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab or GitHub.Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automated server or network configuration.Experience with large-scale software deployments, monitoring, and automated testing.Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications across AWS, Azure, or
GCP.Experience with JSON, YAML, and XML for configuration and system integration.Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby.Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.Agile, DevOps, or Cloud-related certification.

## Description

Security Clearance: TS/SCI required (must be active in DISS).ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure environments.Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet.Support Kubernetes environments and containerized application deployments.Develop and maintain automation to streamline infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and system operations.Support CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes.Manage and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application deployments.Integrate systems and applications using APIs and protocols such as REST, JSON, and XML.Develop scripts and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, Ruby, or similar languages.Work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and other technical teams in an Agile/DevOps environment.Document technical solutions, configurations, and operational


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