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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Platform Engineer - **Company:** Mindbank Consulting Group, LLC - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Security, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Fiddler (Software), Github, Identity and Access Management, Machine Learning, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Open Source Technology, OpenShift, RabbitMQ, Ansible, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Transport Layer Security, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Grafana, Software Troubleshooting, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Cloudwatch, Kibana, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9160610/sr-platform-engineer ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship required - No dual citizenship. * Active Top Secret security clearance required - TS/SCI eligible or active TS/SCI preferred. * Travel & Passport - 15%, CONUS and OCONUS - Current Passport Required. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. * Significant experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps/DevSecOps, cloud architecture, or distributed systems. * Strong hands-on experience with AWS, preferably including AWS GovCloud. * Strong experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift and containerized environments. * Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and automation, including Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. * Experience developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. * Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, storage, compute, security, and monitoring. * Experience securing and hardening systems in regulated or government environments. * Experience with DoD cybersecurity practices, STIGs, vulnerability management, and secure configuration. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud, networking, containers, and distributed systems. * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., * AWS Solutions Architect certification * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification * Experience with AWS GovCloud and other DoD cloud environments * Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration * Experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms * Experience with CloudWatch, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and Kibana * Experience with VPC, TCP/IP, TLS, and other networking technologies * Experience with Airflow, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other distributed data and messaging technologies * Experience adapting open-source technologies for secure government or restricted environments * Experience with AI/ML platforms, analytics environments, or autonomous systems * Experience supporting DoD, Navy, military, intelligence, or other government mission systems * Familiarity with technologies such as Domino, Tobias, or Fiddler ## Description This is a senior hands-on platform engineering role involving AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes/ OpenShift, infrastructure as code, containers, DevSecOps, cloud security, and distributed systems. The engineer will work across cloud infrastructure, platform services, data flows, and application environments to build and maintain reliable systems in secure government environments. The position requires someone who can work comfortably across architecture, implementation, troubleshooting, security, and operational concerns, while also collaborating with software engineers, AI/ML teams, and other technical stakeholders., * Design, build, configure, and maintain secure and scalable cloud and platform environments supporting AI/ML, analytics, and autonomous systems. * Develop and maintain infrastructure in AWS GovCloud and other secure government cloud environments. * Build and support containerized environments using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift. * Implement infrastructure as code and automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. * Support secure data flows and platform services across cloud, on-premises, and other distributed environments. * Develop and maintain DevSecOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines, automated configuration, testing, security scanning, and deployment. * Apply DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs, vulnerability management, secure configuration, and system hardening. * Monitor and troubleshoot cloud, network, container, and application environments. * Evaluate platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost, and recommend improvements. * Work with software engineering and AI/ML teams to provide the infrastructure and platform capabilities required by their applications. * Participate in architecture discussions, technical planning, design reviews, and technical decision-making. * Document platform architecture, configurations, processes, and operational procedures. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers. * Adapt and integrate open-source technologies and platform components for secure government environments. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## 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) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)