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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Teamcraft Roofing, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Apache Zookeeper, Data Processing, Okta, Grafana, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Puppet
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/20bf5905-0f21-4f15-9a80-8f5799607c43/engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
 * 7 years of experience with Ansible, Puppet, Kubernetes (RKE2 and Rancher), RHEL, and Windows system management
 * Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
 * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills:

 * Masters Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
 * Familiarity with NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, and GitLab
 * Experience with containerization technologies
 * System performance optimization experience

Clearance Requirements:

 * Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI

Work Type:

 * Onsite at San Diego, Ca
 * May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range: $120,000 - $185000

 * The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

## Description

We are seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, Ca and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement., * Implement and manage system automation using Ansible and Puppet, ensuring efficient configuration across RHEL and Windows platforms

 * Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security
 * Manage a wide array of open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab), enhancing our capabilities in data processing, storage, and monitoring
 * Ensure the highest level of system performance and security across all platforms and technologies
 * Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements, providing technical solutions that align with strategic goals
 * Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, deployments, and operational practices


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