Platform Engineer (Hybrid) Clearance Required

Working alongside architects and other engineers, the successful candidate will identify technical issues, evaluate solutions, and carry implementation through to completion. Strong candidates bring practical Python or Go development skills, experience managing Kubernetes environments, and a disciplined approach to building repeatable, maintainable infrastructure. The position offers opportunities to contribute to mission-focused systems while collaborating onsite approximately two days per week, with flexibility to meet program needs., Our technical competencies include Big Data analytics (batch and streaming), Cloud Computing infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architectures. We support operational missions (All-Source, Financial, CND) and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives.

• Related bachelor’s degree plus five years of platform engineering or software development experience; related master’s plus three years; or high school diploma/equivalent plus nine years.
• Python or Go programming and Bash/shell scripting.
• Strong Linux, networking, and security knowledge.
• OS deployment/configuration experience using Kickstart, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools.
• Kubernetes deployment and administration.
• Docker/Podman and Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, or comparable tooling.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills., * Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• AWS infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and Agile experience.
• OS/container hardening and big data platform familiarity.

Customer-directed DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification may be required.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company paid 401K - Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required PTO - 4 weeks/year Holidays - 11 paid/year Birthdays off with pay Referral Bonuses - Upfront AND Annually Recurring Open Source Bonuses - Contribute to our Github projects Professional Development - Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop, integrate, and support secure infrastructure for cloud and big data applications. Based in San Antonio, Texas, this hybrid role combines software development with hands-on systems engineering, including Linux administration, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation., Phoenix Operations Group is a high-end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our national cyber resources. As a small company, we rely on innovation to continually advance our employees’ skills and provide game-changing solutions to our customers., Phoenix Operations Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Operations Group does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.