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# Platform Engineer (Hybrid) Clearance Required

- **Company:** THE PHOENIX
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Ansible, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Puppet, Docker
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e03bd8177bebb11f

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.