Platform Engineer (Junior)

Job Description

Job Description

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $145,000 - $190,000.

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
• 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

Experience :

• 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

Certifications:

• Security+ Certification (Required)

• Azure Certification (Required)