Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/defenseunicorns/jobs/platform-engineer-united-states Job Description: Defense Unicorns Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Defense Unicorns is a cutting-edge technology company focused on transforming the way the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) procures and deploys mission-critical software capabilities. Through its Airgap App Store and Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), Defense Unicorns offers a centralized marketplace of trusted, pre-approved applications designed for rapid, secure, and compliant deployments in the most secure and complex DoD environments. The company emphasizes speed and reliability in software delivery, catering to various missions across domains such as Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. Defense Unicorns meets the unique challenges of DevSecOps for defense systems, ensuring operational adaptability and security in mission-critical software deployments. 51 - 200 employees πŸ”’ Cybersecurity πŸ’° Seed Round on 2022-10 Platform Engineer June 17 🀠 Texas – Remote πŸ’΅ $180k - $279.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟑 Mid-level 🟠 Senior πŸ—οΈ Platform Engineer Ansible AWS Azure Cloud Cyber Security Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Open Source Python Terraform Go Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem πŸ“‹ Description β€’ The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers. β€’ You will join a team of talented and dedicated Unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. β€’ In this role, your primary responsibilities will include transforming cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-friendly format and deploying them within a Kubernetes environment hosted on a bare-metal platform. β€’ Contribute to the Strategic Vision: Envision and articulate the long-term vision for our products, creating a path for their evolution. β€’ Innovate and Problem Solving: Evaluate and weigh different methods for solving complex business problems with a keen focus on product excellence. β€’ Evaluate Products: Assess new products, quickly gaining a deep understanding to make informed decisions on their potential to meet mission needs. β€’ Demonstrate Technical Mastery: Solve highly technical problems that span 2-3 knowledge domains, showcasing a broad understanding of diverse technological landscapes. β€’ Travel Expectations: 4 times per year 🎯 Requirements β€’ Hold or eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. β€’ Demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives. β€’ Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems. β€’ Active participant in open source projects and product repositories, showcasing a commitment to industry innovation. β€’ Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives. β€’ Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically. β€’ Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains. β€’ Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as pipelines, GitOps, Kubernetes, Go, or others. β€’ A critical thinker capable of weighing various methods for solving business problems with a focus on product excellence. β€’ Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on an Authority to Operate (ATO’d) system. β€’ Familiar with Air Force Weapon Systems and/or Program Management Offices (PMOs). β€’ Knowledgeable about Cyberspace Operations or Incident Response tools/systems. β€’ Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification. β€’ Experienced with Big Bang, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes. β€’ Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory. β€’ Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework. β€’ Comfortable and experienced in working on projects with compliance requirements. β€’ An advocate for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Cybersecurity as Code (CaC). β€’ Experienced with automated testing. β€’ Proficient with technologies such as K8s deployment & security, hardware familiarity, full-stack experience, transforming applications into K8s friendly formats, and scripting languages like Python, Go, or Ansible. β€’ Proficient with YAML. πŸ–οΈ Benefits β€’ Medical/Dental/Vision β€’ Premiums are 100% Company Paid β€’ Health Reimbursement Account β€’ Life Insurance β€’ Disability Insurance β€’ 401k Retirement Plan β€’ Company Stock Options β€’ Home Office Budget β€’ Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) β€’ Paid Parental Leave β€’ Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions β€’ Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) Apply Now