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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Radiance Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Process Modeling, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Octopus Deploy, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Availability, Grafana, Technical Debt, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/platform-engineer-dayton-oh--9ed9662c-e318-4f7f-93cd-604bf69f3e6c

## About the Role

Open Source, Prototyping, Automation, Process Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Best Practices, High Availability, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant work experience

 * Active TS/SCI security clearance
 * Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
 * Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
 * Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
 * Basic understanding of software development practices

Preferred Skills

 * Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and cloud-based application deployment
 * Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
 * Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
 * Experience with software such as Argo, Backstage, Coder, Harbor, Grafana, Prometheus, Velero, and Victoria Metrics
 * Experience with Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
 * Strong understanding of security, auditing, identity, and access management principles

## Description

* Design and Implement Innovative Solutions: Prototype, develop, and implement new solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities, leveraging tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
 * Streamline Processes and Mitigate Technical Debt: Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices, create simplified and well-documented processes while working to reduce technical debt by automating day-to-day tasks where possible.
 * Ensure Security, Scalability, and Reliability: Proactively ensure the platform's security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
 * Ensure Platform Health: Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance.
 * Optimize Platform Performance: Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
 * Collaborate for Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
 * Advise and Brief Government Personnel: Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed.