Junior Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps platform infrastructure and operations for mission-critical government systems. This role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support while learning site reliability engineering (SRE) practices in cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will support automation, observability, and troubleshooting in Azure Kubernetes environments while working alongside experienced platform engineers. Must be a US citizen and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position. Sign-on Bonus available Responsibilities include: + Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support for the platform, troubleshooting issues and performing O&M tasks to maintain system availability + Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor and other observability tools, responding to incidents and alerts + Support automated DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes, troubleshooting pipeline issues under guidance from senior engineers + Assist with infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and other IaC tooling + Support containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) + Work as part of an Agile development team to ensure infrastructure security and compliance with DoD requirements + Help implement automation and monitoring solutions for deployment pipeline health + Document incident responses, troubleshooting steps, and resolution procedures + Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support platform capabilities + Other duties as assigned Technical Experience & Qualifications + Must be US Citizen + Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field + Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered + Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required) + Cloud Platforms: Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plus + Basic Technical Skills: Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and version control (Git) + Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and container concepts; Kubernetes exposure preferred + CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and interest in learning automation practices + Security Awareness: Understanding of basic security practices with willingness to learn DevSecOps and DoD compliance requirements + Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn technical concepts quickly + Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration Job Details Job Family Information Technology Job Function Cloud Computing Pay Type Salary

Created: 2026-01-15