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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - **Company:** Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,510.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Linux, Programming Tools, Github, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Unix Shell, MapR (Big Data), Apache Maven, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Software Prototyping, Ansible, Cloudera, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Ceph (Software), Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Puppet, Jenkins - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/platform-engineer-hybrid-28017-columbia-md--1237e3ad-2e66-4019-a6e2-154098af1edb ## About the Role * Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance. * 9+ years of experience with Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. * Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS. * Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.). * Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go. * Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash). * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Preferred Requirements * Prior experience or familiarity with DISA's Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera's Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.). * Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.) * Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc). * DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer., Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Hadoop, Applications Security, Bash Scripting, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloudera, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Science, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Dental Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, HortonWorks, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Linux Operating System, Network Security, Open Source, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Secret Clearance, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Prototyping, Standards Development, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Unix Shell Programming, Vision Plan, Work From Home, Writing Skills ## Description Enlighten is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid role on a regular basis., * The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base. * The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud. * Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The Memory Leak That Ate Our Cluster: A Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2057-the-memory-leak-that-ate-our-cluster-a-postmortem) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)