Senior Platform Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Platform Engineer with Security Clearance
We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our secure Dev Sec Ops  platform infrastructure supporting mission-critical government systems. This role combines advanced Dev Ops practices with platform engineering expertise to build automated, secure, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure. The ideal candidate will define build, deployment, and monitoring standards while providing Tier 4 platform support and technical leadership to ensure our infrastructure meets DoD compliance and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

This position works directly with the platform team and serves as a bridge between development teams, security teams, and cloud operations. Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI. Sign-on Bonus available 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
* Design, 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 construct comprehensive automated deployment workflows

* Design and document best practices for Dev Sec Ops  actions and ensure team adherence to established standards

* Define and implement build, deployment, and monitoring standards for the organization
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 System Architects

* Implement infrastructure consistency and repeatability through automated processes that ensure reliable and predictable deployments

* Develop automated deployment solutions in accordance with guidelines set by Lead Architects

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

* Develop and automate system failover, high availability, and application deployment/upgrade availability models

* Ensure infrastructure deployments comply with security requirements and organizational standards through automated validation
Security Integration and Compliance
* Incorporate security controls and automated security scans to conform to Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements

* Ensure cybersecurity functions, performance, and characteristics are incorporated into system deployments and validated according to DoD and USAF policy

* 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

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

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

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

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

* Ensure 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

* Establish security and performance baselines with automated alerting for compliance and operational health

* Implement automated monitoring solutions for…