Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27674

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data

solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services,

software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science.

Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our

customers’ greatest challenges.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t

always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting

relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while

having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused

results.

Why Enlighten?

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of

innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential

to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take

care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.

• 10% 401k benefit.

• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.

• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,199.00 - $145,000.00. The salary range for this

role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location,

expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a

variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the

role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work

experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may

include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the

recruiter during the interview process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Enlighten is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud

technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a

strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of

custom software components and integration of open-source code to address

complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As

a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and

solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by

Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great

team.

#LI-AB2 #Mid-Senior Level

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for

opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code

base.

* The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able

to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure

in the cloud.

* Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from

prototype to operational applications.

* Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not

requiredon day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required.

Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.

* 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development

(Python or Go) with Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant

experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or

equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

* Experience with OS deployment and orchestration (kickstart, ansible, puppet,

etc).

* Experience with deploying and managing Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of

Kubernetes).

* Experience with container (Docker/Podman) build tooling, Kubernetes

automation tools (e.g. Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, etc.)

* Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go.

* Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security,

applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot

complex issues.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Must be willing to travel to San Antonio, TX on average 3-4 days every three

months.

* Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days

per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to

schedule changes as needed.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

* Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred.

* Experience with OS and container hardening (STIGs, CIS benchmarks, PCI

compliance, etc).

* Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.

* Experience with writing automation in CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI,

Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.).

* Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard

software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab,

etc.)

* Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big

Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache

Spark, etc..) is a plus.

* DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in

this position as directed by the customer.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our

website at www.eitccorp.com [eitccorp.com].