Senior Platform Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to support a government-focused technology modernization effort in North Charleston, SC.

This position is ideal for a technical professional who enjoys evaluating emerging technologies, leading platform architecture discussions, and helping engineering teams implement modern Kubernetes-based solutions. The engineer will work closely with government stakeholders and technology vendors to assess new software platforms, conduct technical evaluations, and provide recommendations on future-state platform capabilities.

The role combines hands-on technical expertise with architecture review, platform strategy, DevSecOps practices, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities -Evaluate and assess modern Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) technologies -Lead technical evaluations of Kubernetes ecosystem platforms including OpenShift, Rancher, and Tanzu -Review software architectures, technical proposals, and engineering deliverables -Provide technical leadership to software developers and partner organizations -Coordinate lab testing and integration activities across engineering teams -Develop recommendations regarding platform modernization efforts -Support implementation of cloud-native and microservices-based architectures -Ensure platforms meet security, operational, and performance requirements -Guide automation, CI/CD, and DevSecOps initiatives -Support identity and access management integrations including Active Directory, IAM, ICAM, and RBAC -Participate in Agile development activities and team ceremonies -Present technical findings and recommendations to engineers and leadership -Research emerging technologies and evaluate applicability within enterprise environments

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or currently possess an active Secret Clearance -CompTIA Security+ certification -Agile Developer, Professional Scrum Developer, Certified Scrum Developer, or related Agile certification -Strong Kubernetes experience -Experience with enterprise container platforms such as OpenShift, Rancher, or Tanzu -Experience reviewing and evaluating technical architectures -Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and modern CI/CD practices -Experience with Linux and Windows environments -Understanding of networking, cloud-native architectures, and microservices -Knowledge of IAM, ICAM, RBAC, and Active Directory integrations -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering environments, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field -Experience supporting DoD or federal government programs -Experience with tactical mission systems -Familiarity with CANES or related Navy environments -Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, or similar observability tools -Exposure to AI/ML technologies supporting IT operations -Additional certifications such as CISSP, Red Hat, ITIL, SANS, or Microsoft certifications