Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer | Hampton, VA | Hybrid | $86,800 - $198,000
We're working with a premier global defense and technology consultancy on this exciting opportunity to secure and scale mission-critical systems.
Join a high-impact team building the automated infrastructure that powers complex cyber activities. You will leverage Kubernetes, GitOps, and advanced CI/CD pipelines to deliver resilient, production-grade platforms in a high-stakes environment.
The Role

• Design and implement automated infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes, Helm, and Kustomize to streamline cyber operations.
• Manage stateful applications and data layers using Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) to ensure data availability and platform health.
• Drive "Platform-as-Code" initiatives by maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments.
• Establish comprehensive observability frameworks using Prometheus and Grafana to monitor platform health and SLA dashboards.
• Mentor junior engineers while identifying and remediating technical debt, including API migrations and dependency upgrades.

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience administering Kubernetes clusters in production environments with tools like ArgoCD, Flux, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Proven expertise in GitOps workflows and managing stateful workloads such as Elasticsearch/Kibana within Kubernetes.
• Deep knowledge of Linux systems administration, container networking, and resource constraint troubleshooting.
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to perform work in secured facilities.
• Bonus points for experience with Big Bang, Iron Bank, Istio service mesh, or Terraform/Pulumi in air-gapped (IL5/IL6) environments.

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive salary range ($86,800 - $198,000) based on location and technical expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, disability, and professional development tuition assistance.
• A people-first culture emphasizing flexible hybrid work models and long-term career growth.
• Robust retirement and financial planning programs including 401(k) and performance recognition awards.

Apply via Haystack today!