Junior Platform Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Junior Platform Engineer with Security Clearance
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support Dev Sec Ops  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.

Sign-on Bonus available

Responsibilities include:

* 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 Dev Sec Ops  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 Technical Experience & Qualifications
* Must be US Citizen

* Education:

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

* Experience:

Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Dev Ops, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered
* Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)
* Cloud Platforms:
Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services; AWS experience is a plus
* Basic Technical

Skills:

Exposure to Linux/Windows administration, scripting (Power Shell, 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 Dev Sec Ops  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