Senior Platform Engineer
Clarity Innovations3 months ago
Columbia, MD, USA or Reston, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$126k - $345k/yr
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end systems engineering across secure on-premises infrastructure and cloud-native platforms.
- Integrate hardware, orchestrate infrastructure, configure secure systems, and develop bespoke operational tools.
- Design and deploy scalable infrastructure supporting distributed cyber operations.
- Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security according to mission standards.
- Support classified mission environments, including potential CONUS/OCONUS travel and work in SAPF/SCIF facilities.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of systems engineering experience with an enterprise infrastructure or cybersecurity foundation, or a related technical degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
- Deep Linux administration expertise, including Ubuntu and RHEL, plus familiarity with Windows and virtualized platforms.
- Expertise with BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network integration.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Current CCNA certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days.
- Proficiency with containerization using Docker and Podman and infrastructure as code using Crossplane, Pulumi, and Terraform.
- Desired qualifications include SDN, network virtualization, automation in classified environments, RMF, NIST 800-53, cyber operations, advanced threat detection, infrastructure testing, Azure, and relevant cloud certifications.
- Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 25% annually and work in SAPF/SCIF environments.
About Clarity Innovations
Clarity Innovations builds and deploys custom software, data analytics platforms, and cloud solutions for U.S. government customers, especially the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Its teams provide DevSecOps, systems architecture, rapid prototyping, and UX/UI services to modernize mission systems and workflows. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, it is privately held and operates as part of Chameleon Consulting Group.