Platform Engineer
Defense Unicornsabout 2 months ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$149k - $201k/yr
Responsibilities
- Serve as a link between applications and the Navy platform environment.
- Evaluate and identify innovative solutions for complex technical problems.
- Demonstrate technical skills across multiple knowledge domains.
- Contribute to strategic planning aligned with mission objectives.
- Implement infrastructure as code and maintain Kubernetes clusters.
- Apply experience with cloud-native technology deployments.
- Build relationships and collaborate with external teams.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Expertise in solving technical problems across multiple domains.
- Deep knowledge in key technologies like full-stack development, GitOps, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with YAML for Kubernetes manifests and pipeline configurations.
- Proficient in security automation and familiar with API, Container, and Cloud Security.
- Experience with continuous delivery and distributed architectures.
- Ability to work in an Agile framework and lead a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Proven track record in evaluating new products and their impact.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Hold or be eligible for a security clearance.
- Possess or be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
- Experience with Department of Defense work and production ATO systems.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
- 401k retirement plan with company stock options.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus federal holidays and additional leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reimbursement for approved training and conference expenses.
About Defense Unicorns
Defense Unicorns specializes in platform technologies that enable rapid and reliable delivery of capabilities across a wide range of mission and technology areas. We support open architecture platforms for secure mission systems that provide optionality for the end user, promote scalability, and allow for continuous identification and integration of new products and services while avoiding vendor lock. Our open approach creates partnership opportunities across the software ecosystem. Our people are innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across DoW and the broader federal market. Let's drive change together. Get in touch at hello@defenseunicorns.com