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engineering opportunity

Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 28016

The candidate will develop custom software components and integrate open-source code to solve complex problems using Big Data and Cloud technologies. They will also design and implement core architecture for software, ranging from prototypes to operational applications.

Columbia, Maryland, United StateshybridFULL_TIME

Posted

About the role

What will you do at Wyetech?

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture,

breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal

government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in

return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare

within our industry.

We are 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 role on a regular basis.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position

appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security

clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

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Capabilities

* 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.

Required Qualifications

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

required on 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 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.

* 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.

Required Technical Skills

* Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.

* Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), Ansible, storage

layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, 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.

Desired Technical Skills

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

Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data

Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus.

* Experience with 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.)

* Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox,

vmware, etc)

* DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as

directed by the customer.

The Benefits Package

* Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for

retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's

gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no

requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from

day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

* Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned

with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to

adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it

meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary

benefit plans including:

* A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

* Vision and Dental

* Life and AD&D Benefits

* Short and Long-Term Disability

* Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

* Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

* Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

* Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

* Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado,

Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

* Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches,

summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

* Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

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Pay Range: $ - $ per hour*

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are

not a guarantee of compensation.

Compensation

will vary dependent upon factors

including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant

prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and

geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage

amounts.

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Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status

as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring

and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and

protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring

process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview

process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or

[email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to

ensure equal access to all candidates.

Which skills does this role require?

Cloud technologyAWSPythonGoLinuxInfrastructure as codeKubernetesStorage layersShell scriptingProblem-solvingSystems integrationAgile methodologiesSecurity clearancePlatform EngineerCephRookLonghornBig DataDoD 8570Federal governmentHybridPrototyping

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