Platform Engineer

Tyto Athene is searching for a Platform Engineer to support the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. As a Platform Engineer you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure platforms for hybrid cloud environments and modern containerized applications. This role emphasizes seamless deployment, efficient operations, and continuous platform improvement using your expertise in hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, site reliability engineering, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design and manage hybrid cloud architectures, integrating on-premises and cloud environments securely and efficiently.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters to support containerized workloads with scalability, reliability, and security.
• Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to automate and standardize infrastructure deployments (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployment and testing workflows.
• Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to enhance platform reliability and visibility.
• Automate incident management processes, including root cause analysis and self-healing mechanisms, to improve platform stability.
• Optimize cloud usage and costs while maintaining high performance and security standards.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices for hybrid cloud and containerized environments.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to align infrastructure with application requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to incorporate relevant advancements into the platform.

Required:

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in platform engineering, site reliability, or DevOps roles.
• Expertise in hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud solutions).
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, including cluster deployment, management, and scaling.
• Strong knowledge of automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash).
• US Citizenship

Clearance:

• Secret Clearance required

Location: This position is Remote

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully complies with all EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.