Platform Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Platform Engineer with Security Clearance
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to implement and maintain secure Dev Sec Ops  platform infrastructure supporting mission-critical government systems. This role combines Dev Ops practices with platform engineering to build automated, secure, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure. The ideal candidate will implement build, deployment, and monitoring standards while providing platform support to ensure our infrastructure meets DoD compliance and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

This position works directly with the platform team and collaborates with development teams, security teams, and cloud operations. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

Dev Sec Ops  Pipeline Development and Automation
* Implement and maintain automated and secure Dev Sec Ops  pipelines with integrated security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle

* Assist developers in building, scanning, and testing systems through automated pipeline integration and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes

* Develop Dev Sec Ops  tools and techniques to support comprehensive automated deployment workflows

* Follow and implement best practices for Dev Sec Ops  actions and ensure adherence to established standards

* Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes with integrated security controls
Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Management
* Automate deployment and maintenance of solutions across multiple Azure cloud instances using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and other IaC tooling based on guidance from senior engineers and architects

* Implement infrastructure consistency and repeatability through automated processes

* Develop automated deployment solutions in accordance with guidelines set by Lead Architects and senior platform engineers

* Collaborate with Cloud Ops/VDI Team to optimize cloud resource utilization, performance, and cost management through automated solutions

* Ensure infrastructure deployments comply with security requirements and organizational standards through automated validation

* Support development and automation of system failover, high availability, and application deployment/upgrade availability models
Security Integration and Compliance
* Incorporate security controls and automated security scans to conform to Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements

* Work as part of an Agile development team to ensure that the organization's data, network, and IT infrastructure are safe and free from security threats

* Integrate automated security scanning, vulnerability assessment, and compliance checking throughout deployment pipelines

* Collaborate with Cyber/ATO team on security control implementation and continuous compliance monitoring

* Maintain familiarity with RMF/DIACAP accreditation processes and ensure pipeline compliance

* Support cybersecurity documentation completion in accordance with DoD and USAF policy

* Integrate security compliance into automated infrastructure provisioning and management
Container and Orchestration Security Management
* Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services with integrated security controls

* Support container security scanning, image vulnerability management, and secure container lifecycle processes

* Configure and maintain container orchestration for security, scalability, and performance

* Implement container security best practices and automated vulnerability remediation

* Support development teams with secure containerization guidance and troubleshooting

* Maintain cybersecurity performance and functions across infrastructure components
Monitoring, Reporting, and Observability
* Work with development teams to develop monitoring and reporting capabilities using Azure Monitor and other observability tools to allow developers, testers, and stakeholders to observe system availability and performance

* Support establishment of security and performance baselines with automated alerting for compliance and operational health

* Implement automated monitoring solutions for deployment pipeline health and security compliance
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