Platform Engineer - Army

About this role

A government contractor seeks a Platform Engineer to design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes-based Unified Data Services (UDS) environments across hybrid cloud infrastructures for defense and federal customers. The role combines hands-on platform engineering with customer-facing technical support, training, and process optimization.

What you'll do

• Deploy and manage UDS environments across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and on-premises Kubernetes clusters
• Build and maintain custom UDS packages and application-specific modules for streamlined customer deployments
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code modules using Terraform or OpenTofu for environment provisioning and configuration
• Provide primary technical support to customers, including architecture guidance, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution
• Create and deliver technical training content for customers covering platform features and deployment best practices
• Gather customer feedback and operational data to identify improvements and drive process optimization

What they're looking for

• Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized application management
• AWS EKS and Azure AKS deployment and operations
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, OpenTofu)
• DevOps/DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or GitHub)
• Hybrid cloud architecture including networking, RBAC, and storage
• Customer-facing technical communication and support
• Data analysis and interpretation for decision-making
• GitOps practices

Benefits

• Salary range: $123,250 - $166,750
• Remote work location in the United States
• Travel budget for on-site customer engagement (10-25% expected)
• Opportunity to work with mission-driven defense and federal customers
• Dynamic team environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement