RiseMe
MetroStar logo
MetroStar Verified
Information Technology & Services

Platform Engineer (6842) (Up to $25k Sign-on)

Reston, VAOnsiteFull Time$170,000–$260,000 /yrPosted 25 days ago

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly
  • AWS
  • EC2
  • S3
  • RDS
  • Elastic Load Balancing
  • Docker
  • Podman
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab

Nice to have

  • automation scripts
  • configuration patterns
  • deployment procedures
  • reusable technical solutions
  • source control
  • artifact repositories

Role summary

MetroStar is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, operate, and improve shared cloud and DevOps platform services for multiple customer mission teams. This role involves supporting Linux environments, AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, load balancing), containerized services (Docker/Podman), and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins/GitLab). The engineer will ensure reliable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities while customer teams manage their application-specific pipelines. The position requires 4-10+ years of experience in DevOps, platform operations, or infrastructure engineering, with specific experience in Linux administration, AWS, containerization, CI/CD pipeline development, Git, and automation scripting with Bash/Python. A TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required.

As a Platform Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, operating, and improving shared cloud and DevOps platform services used by multiple customer mission teams. This role supports Linux-based environments, AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and load balancing, containerized services using Docker or Podman, and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins or GitLab. This role provides reliable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities while customer teams retain ownership of their application-specific pipelines, releases, and delivery processes.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you’ll do:

  • Engineer, administer, automate, and sustain shared platform services that support multiple customer teams.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot shared Linux-based cloud and DevOps services used by multiple customer mission teams.
  • Provision, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS infrastructure and services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and Elastic Load Balancing capabilities.
  • Support the operation of containerized services and workloads.
  • Configure, administer, integrate, and troubleshoot CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins and/or GitLab.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts, configuration patterns, deployment procedures, and reusable technical solutions to improve platform reliability and repeatability.
  • Integrate shared platform tooling with source control, artifact repositories, authentication/authorization services, security tooling, monitoring, logging, and ticketing systems as applicable.

    • What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly (or ability to obtain CI Poly).
  • 4-10+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform operations, cloud infrastructure, or infrastructure engineering.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems in production or mission environments.
  • Experience supporting AWS infrastructure (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Security Groups, and Load Balancing).
  • Experience building, running, troubleshooting, or supporting containerized workloads with Docker and/or Podman.
  • Experience with building CI/CD pipelines from scratch with Gitlab and/or Jenkins.
  • Experience with Git-based source-control workflows.
  • Ability to automate infrastructure and processes using Bash and/or Python.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders across a global enterprise and cross-functional teams to drive project completion

    • Role Openings

    This role has a few openings that the candidate will be assessed for:

  • Level 1: 4-7 years of experience
  • Level 2: 8-9 years of experience
  • Level 3: 10+ years of experience

    • SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $260,000

    The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Company-paid training and/or certifications
  • Referral bonuses

    • Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

    Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

    Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

    • Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

    Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

    What we want you to know:

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

    Not ready to apply now?

    Sign up to join our newsletter here.

    Ready to apply?
    You'll be redirected to MetroStar's application page.

    Similar roles

    See how RiseMe works

    Match, tailor, and prep so you send fewer applications and land more interviews.