Platform Engineer

• Design and Implement Innovative Solutions: Prototype, develop, and implement new solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities, leveraging tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
• Streamline Processes and Mitigate Technical Debt: Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices, create simplified and well-documented processes while working to reduce technical debt by automating day-to-day tasks where possible.
• Ensure Security, Scalability, and Reliability: Proactively ensure the platform’s security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
• Ensure Platform Health: Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance.
• Optimize Platform Performance: Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
• Collaborate for Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
• Advise and Brief Government Personnel: Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
• Basic understanding of software development practices

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and cloud-based application deployment
• Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
• Experience with software such as Argo, Backstage, Coder, Harbor, Grafana, Prometheus, Velero, and Victoria Metrics
• Experience with Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Strong understanding of security, auditing, identity, and access management principles

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton OH area. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, paid time off, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.