Platform Engineering

Senior Technical Lead, Enterprise Risk Architecture – McLean, VA

Senior Technical Lead, Architecture – Enterprise Risk Delivery

📍 Location: McLean, VA
🏢 Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite (Up to 6 Remote Weeks Per Year with Manager Approval)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Exceptional Candidates
💰 Compensation: $210,000 – $230,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Overview

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Architecture – Enterprise Risk Delivery to provide architectural leadership across a portfolio of enterprise risk technology initiatives.

This Director-level individual contributor role is responsible for designing and governing enterprise-scale technology solutions supporting Financial Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Financial Crimes, and Compliance functions. The successful candidate will lead solution architecture across complex business domains while partnering closely with engineering, data, product, security, and business stakeholders to drive enterprise modernization initiatives, including cloud transformation and GenAI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Solution Architecture

  • Design enterprise-scale, secure, and scalable solution architectures.

  • Define architectural blueprints and implementation roadmaps.

  • Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.

  • Ensure long-term scalability, maintainability, and resilience of enterprise platforms.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership across engineering, architecture, and product teams.

  • Mentor engineering teams and influence technical direction.

  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions.

  • Balance innovation, delivery speed, and technical debt.

Enterprise Risk Technology

  • Deliver technology solutions supporting:

    • Financial Risk

    • Non-Financial Risk

    • Financial Crimes

    • Regulatory Compliance

  • Enable enterprise data integration and risk analytics.

  • Support regulatory compliance through modern technology solutions.

Cloud & Modern Engineering

  • Architect cloud-native enterprise solutions.

  • Drive modernization initiatives across distributed systems.

  • Lead API-first, microservices-based architecture strategies.

  • Support enterprise AI and Generative AI initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

  • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, data, and engineering organizations.

  • Influence executive stakeholders through clear technical communication.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies aligned with strategic business goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

✔ 10+ years of software engineering experience.

✔ 8+ years in architecture or senior technical leadership.

✔ 15+ years of overall technology experience preferred.

✔ Experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives.

✔ Experience within highly regulated industries such as:

  • Financial Services

  • Banking

  • Mortgage

  • Healthcare

Technical Expertise

Enterprise Architecture

  • Solution Architecture

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • Microservices Architecture

  • API Design & Integration

  • Integration Patterns

  • Micro Frontends

  • Twelve-Factor Application Design

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Modern Technologies

  • Kubernetes

  • Kafka

  • Java

  • Python

  • Angular

DevOps & Engineering

  • CI/CD

  • DevOps Practices

  • Agile Methodologies

  • Enterprise Platform Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

  • Generative AI (GenAI)

  • AI Solution Design

  • Enterprise AI Integration

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within the mortgage or housing finance industry.

  • Cloud Architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent).

  • Experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

  • Background in enterprise data platforms and analytics.

  • Experience supporting regulatory technology solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

  • Enterprise Solution Architecture

  • Cloud Architecture

  • Microservices

  • API Architecture

  • Enterprise Integration

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS (Preferred)

  • Azure or GCP

  • Kubernetes

  • Kafka

Development

  • Java

  • Python

  • Angular

Leadership

  • Technical Leadership

  • Enterprise Strategy

  • Executive Communication

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Architecture Governance

Modern Engineering

  • CI/CD

  • DevOps

  • Agile Delivery

  • AI / GenAI

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have at least 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience?

  2. Do you have 8 or more years of experience in solution architecture or technical leadership?

  3. Have you designed enterprise-scale cloud-native architectures using AWS, Azure, or GCP?

  4. Do you have experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Python, and modern distributed systems?

  5. Have you designed microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and cloud-native enterprise platforms?

  6. Do you have experience implementing or architecting Generative AI or AI-enabled solutions?

  7. Have you worked within highly regulated industries such as financial services, banking, mortgage, or healthcare?

  8. Have you led enterprise transformation or modernization initiatives?

  9. Do you hold any cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent)?

  10. Are you comfortable working onsite in McLean, VA with limited remote flexibility?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be an experienced enterprise architect with deep technical expertise.

  • Have successfully led architecture strategy across complex enterprise environments.

  • Possess extensive cloud architecture experience, particularly with AWS.

  • Demonstrate expertise in modern software engineering, APIs, and microservices.

  • Have experience delivering technology within highly regulated industries.

  • Be comfortable influencing executives and senior business stakeholders.

  • Mentor engineering teams while remaining hands-on with architectural decision-making.

  • Drive innovation through cloud modernization, DevOps, and AI technologies.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

15+ Years Overall Technology Experience

Leadership

Director-Level Individual Contributor

Architecture

Enterprise Solution Architecture

Cloud

AWS (Preferred), Azure, GCP

Technologies

Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Python, Angular

Engineering

Microservices, APIs, DevOps, CI/CD

Industry

Financial Services / Highly Regulated Environment

AI

GenAI & Enterprise AI Solutions

Location

McLean, VA

Work Arrangement

Primarily Onsite (Up to 6 Remote Weeks Per Year)

Compensation

$210K – $230K + Bonus

Relocation

Available for Exceptional Candidates

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Deep expertise in enterprise architecture and cloud-native solution design.

  • Strong leadership while operating as a hands-on technical contributor.

  • Ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions.

  • Experience driving enterprise modernization and digital transformation.

  • Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and secure architecture within regulated industries.

  • Exceptional communication skills with both executive leadership and engineering teams.

  • Passion for mentoring engineers, driving innovation, and adopting emerging technologies such as Generative AI.

 

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.

This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Platform Architecture

  • Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.

  • Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.

  • Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.

  • Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Design and implement containerized application environments.

  • Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.

  • Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.

  • Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.

CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

  • Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

  • Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

  • Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.

  • Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.

Software Architecture

  • Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.

  • Define deployment models and technical design documentation.

  • Support API integration and service-to-service communication.

  • Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.

Technical Leadership

  • Lead architecture and design reviews.

  • Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

  • Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.

  • Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience

OR

  • Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

  • 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance

✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)

Required Technical Expertise

DevOps & Platform Engineering

  • DevOps Architecture

  • Platform Engineering

  • Distributed Systems Architecture

  • Microservices Architecture

  • Docker

CI/CD & Automation

  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Configuration Management

  • Automated Deployments

Container Technologies

  • Docker

  • Kubernetes

  • OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)

Software Architecture

  • API Design

  • Service-to-Service Communication

  • Distributed Systems

  • Platform Modernization

Security & Reliability

  • Secure Platform Engineering

  • Scalability & Performance Optimization

  • System Reliability & Observability

  • Infrastructure Resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

  • Kubernetes

  • OpenShift

  • Docker Enterprise

  • Infrastructure Automation

  • Platform Modernization

  • Enterprise DevOps

  • Cloud-Native Platforms

  • Large-Scale Distributed Systems

Strong experience producing:

  • Architecture documentation

  • Technical design artifacts

  • Interface specifications

  • Engineering decision records

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

  • Docker-Based Architecture

  • Microservices

  • Distributed Systems

  • Platform Engineering

DevOps

  • CI/CD Pipelines

  • Infrastructure as Code

  • Configuration Management

  • Deployment Automation

Leadership

  • Technical Leadership

  • Architecture Reviews

  • Engineering Mentorship

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Infrastructure

  • Kubernetes / OpenShift

  • API Integration

  • Secure Platform Engineering

  • Monitoring & Observability

Screening Questions

  1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?

  2. How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?

  3. Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?

  4. What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?

  5. Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?

  6. Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?

  7. Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?

  8. Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?

  9. What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?

  10. Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

  • Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.

  • Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

  • Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.

  • Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

  • Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.

  • Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.

  • Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience

10–15+ Years

Architecture

DevOps, Platform & Microservices

Containerization

Docker

Orchestration

Kubernetes / OpenShift

DevOps

CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management

Software

API Design, Distributed Systems

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation

$140K – $180K

Relocation

Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.

  • Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

  • Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.

  • Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.

  • Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.

  • Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.

 

Principal, Platform Engineering – Databases – Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Principal, Platform Engineering – Databases

📍 Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
🏢 Industry: Information Technology / Enterprise Platforms
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $144,000 – $210,000 Base Salary

Overview

A global enterprise is seeking a Principal, Platform Engineering – Databases to serve as the technical authority responsible for enterprise database architecture, strategy, standards, and platform engineering initiatives.

This role will lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of complex database environments while providing technical leadership across engineering teams. The successful candidate will act as the organization's database subject matter expert, driving platform reliability, scalability, security, and modernization efforts across a highly complex global environment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position rather than a people-management role.

Key Responsibilities

Database Strategy & Leadership

  • Define enterprise database standards, governance, and best practices.

  • Develop long-term database technology roadmaps.

  • Evaluate emerging database technologies and modernization opportunities.

  • Serve as the primary database subject matter expert across the organization.

  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across platform teams.

Database Architecture & Design

  • Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models.

  • Architect scalable enterprise database solutions.

  • Design, implement, and maintain complex relational database systems.

  • Ensure database environments meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

  • Lead database architecture reviews and strategic design decisions.

Platform Engineering

  • Design and develop enterprise platform solutions supporting critical business applications.

  • Improve database deployment, automation, and operational processes.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across database engineering functions.

  • Support CI/CD and platform modernization initiatives.

Performance, Reliability & Support

  • Lead troubleshooting of highly complex database and platform issues.

  • Ensure minimal downtime and rapid issue resolution.

  • Develop monitoring, optimization, and performance improvement strategies.

  • Establish documentation standards and operational procedures.

Collaboration & Technical Influence

  • Partner with architects, engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders.

  • Lead technical discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Provide strategic guidance on enterprise data and platform initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience

✔ 10+ years of database engineering, architecture, or platform engineering experience.

✔ Experience defining:

  • Database standards

  • Technology roadmaps

  • Database governance frameworks

  • Long-term platform strategies

✔ Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.

Technical Expertise

Oracle Database

  • Expert-level Oracle Database administration and architecture.

  • Advanced SQL expertise.

  • Database performance tuning and optimization.

  • Database security and scalability.

Data Architecture

  • Conceptual data modeling.

  • Logical data modeling.

  • Physical data modeling.

  • Enterprise database design principles.

Platform Engineering

  • Complex relational database systems.

  • Enterprise-scale environments.

  • Documentation and operational standards.

  • Continuous improvement initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

Database Technologies

  • Oracle Database

  • SQL

  • Relational Database Design

  • Database Architecture

  • Data Modeling

Leadership & Strategy

  • Technology Roadmaps

  • Database Governance

  • Technical Mentorship

  • Enterprise Standards Development

  • Continuous Improvement

Engineering

  • Performance Optimization

  • Scalability Planning

  • Security Architecture

  • Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Screening Questions

  1. Have you defined enterprise database standards, technology roadmaps, and long-term database strategies?

  2. Do you have professional experience creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise systems?

  3. Have you designed, implemented, and managed complex relational database environments focused on performance, scalability, and security?

  4. Do you possess expert-level Oracle Database and SQL expertise?

  5. Do you have experience designing, maintaining, and modernizing enterprise database architectures?

  6. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly technical database architect who:

  • Serves as the go-to expert for Oracle database technologies.

  • Has led database strategy and governance initiatives within large global enterprises.

  • Possesses deep expertise in enterprise database architecture and relational data modeling.

  • Can influence both technical and business stakeholders.

  • Enjoys mentoring engineers and raising technical standards across teams.

  • Has experience operating within highly complex, mission-critical environments.

  • Drives modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

10+ Years Database Engineering / Architecture

Database Expertise

Oracle DB & SQL (Expert Level)

Architecture

Conceptual, Logical & Physical Data Modeling

Leadership

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Industry

Enterprise IT / Platform Engineering

Location

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Compensation

$144K – $210K

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Relocation

Not Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Deep Oracle database expertise.

  • Strong enterprise architecture and data modeling skills.

  • Ability to define standards and long-term technology direction.

  • Proven success leading complex database modernization efforts.

  • Strong communication skills with both business and technical stakeholders.

  • Passion for mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices.

  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.

 

CTO Co-Founder – Healthcare Payments AI Startup – New York, NY

CTO Co-Founder – Healthcare Payments AI Startup

📍 Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not Available
💰 Compensation: $150,000 Base + 15–20% Equity

Overview

A funded early-stage healthcare AI startup is seeking a hands-on CTO Co-Founder to lead technology strategy, product development, architecture, and engineering execution.

The company is building an AI-powered platform focused on transforming healthcare payments, claims processing, revenue cycle management, and financial workflow automation. This is a true 0-to-1 opportunity for a technical leader who wants to build both the product and the company from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Product Leadership

  • Own the technology vision, architecture, and engineering roadmap.

  • Build and launch the company’s initial MVP and commercial platform.

  • Evaluate and select the technology stack and infrastructure.

  • Design secure, scalable systems for healthcare payment and claims workflows.

AI & Workflow Automation

  • Build AI-driven workflow automation and operational intelligence capabilities.

  • Develop data ingestion, normalization, and decision-support solutions.

  • Implement automation for claims, reimbursement, reconciliation, and payment processes.

Engineering Leadership

  • Recruit, hire, and lead the founding engineering team.

  • Establish development standards, processes, and engineering culture.

  • Drive execution from concept through production deployment.

Strategic Collaboration

  • Work directly with the CEO, investors, advisors, and early customers.

  • Translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions.

  • Support fundraising, product strategy, and commercial growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience

✔ 0-to-1 Product Development Experience

✔ Hands-On Software Engineering & Architecture

✔ AI / ML & Workflow Automation

✔ Engineering Team Leadership

✔ Healthcare Payments, Revenue Cycle, FinTech, or Transaction-Based Systems Experience

✔ 10+ Years of Technical Experience

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Graduate of a top-tier university strongly preferred.

Preferred Backgrounds

  • Healthcare Technology

  • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

  • Claims Processing Platforms

  • Payments & FinTech

  • AI Workflow Automation

  • Enterprise SaaS

  • Data Infrastructure

  • Healthcare Interoperability

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a builder-first technical leader who has:

  • Personally built and launched software products from MVP to production.

  • Experience operating in startups or high-growth environments.

  • Strong software architecture and coding skills.

  • Experience developing AI-powered products or automation platforms.

  • Knowledge of healthcare payments, claims, revenue cycle, or other regulated transaction-heavy industries.

  • Experience recruiting and leading engineering teams.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, executives, and investors.

Healthcare payments experience is highly desirable but candidates from fintech, enterprise workflow automation, or regulated data-intensive industries will also be considered.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Level

CTO / Co-Founder

Experience

10+ Years

Location

New York, NY (Onsite)

Industry

Healthcare AI / FinTech

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Equity

15–20%

Relocation

No

Sponsorship

No

Screening Questions

  1. Have you personally built and launched a software product from MVP to production?

  2. Describe your experience leading 0-to-1 product development initiatives.

  3. What AI, machine learning, or workflow automation products have you built?

  4. Do you have experience in healthcare payments, revenue cycle management, claims processing, or fintech?

  5. Have you recruited and led engineering teams in a startup or high-growth environment?

  6. What programming languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies have you used to build scalable products?

  7. Are you comfortable being a hands-on contributor while also leading the engineering organization?

  8. Are you able to work onsite in New York City?

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Founder mentality and bias toward action.

  • Strong technical depth with hands-on coding capability.

  • Experience building products in regulated, transaction-heavy environments.

  • Ability to move quickly from concept to commercial product.

  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Passion for using AI to solve complex operational challenges.

  • Desire to build and scale a company, not just a technology platform.

 

DevOps System Administrator (AI/ML Infrastructure) - TS/SCI with CI Poly – Scottsdale, AZ

DevOps System Administrator (AI/ML Infrastructure)

📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
🏢 Work Environment: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🛡️ Security Clearance Required: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $126,000 – $150,000

  • Full Benefits Package

  • Relocation Assistance Available

  • No commission or overtime eligibility

🚀 Position Overview

A leading defense technology organization is seeking an experienced DevOps System Administrator to support and optimize advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) infrastructure within a highly secure classified environment.

This role will focus on building, maintaining, and automating enterprise-scale infrastructure supporting AI model development, training, testing, and deployment. The successful candidate will work closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Infrastructure Teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on mission-critical technologies supporting national security initiatives while leveraging cutting-edge AI, cloud-native, and automation technologies.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

AI/ML Infrastructure Management

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure for AI/ML model training and inference

  • Manage GPU resources and high-performance computing environments

  • Support machine learning development and deployment workflows

  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and ML Engineers to streamline model development through production

DevOps & Automation

  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for AI applications and ML models

  • Automate:

    • Infrastructure provisioning

    • Configuration management

    • Deployment processes

  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including:

    • Terraform

    • Ansible

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Deploy and manage containerized environments using:

    • Docker

    • Kubernetes

  • Scale and optimize AI/ML services within secure enterprise environments

Linux & Systems Administration

  • Administer Linux-based operating systems and virtualized server environments

  • Perform:

    • Server configuration

    • Performance tuning

    • Patch management

    • Troubleshooting

    • Monitoring

  • Support both physical and virtual infrastructure environments

Monitoring & Operational Support

  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions

  • Analyze system alerts and perform root-cause investigations

  • Create scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks

  • Troubleshoot networking, storage, and server-related issues

Technical Leadership

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for server and infrastructure operations

  • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance

  • Support system design, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation for operational efficiency

✅ Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Computer Science

    • Related technical field

    • OR equivalent experience

OR

  • Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Experience

  • 7–10 years of relevant systems administration, infrastructure, or DevOps experience

  • Strong enterprise server administration background

  • Experience supporting large-scale production environments

  • Advanced Linux administration skills

  • Experience supporting virtualized infrastructure environments

🔒 Clearance Requirements (Mandatory)

✔ Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required at time of hire
✔ U.S. Citizenship required
✔ Clearance must be active and current
❌ No sponsorship available
❌ No clearance reinstatement candidates

🛠️ Required Technical Skills

✔ Linux Administration
✔ Docker
✔ Kubernetes
✔ AI/ML Infrastructure Support
✔ CI/CD Pipeline Management
✔ Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
✔ Virtualization Technologies
✔ Enterprise Server Support
✔ Networking & Storage Troubleshooting
✔ Automation & Scripting

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting AI/ML development environments

  • GPU resource management experience

  • High-performance computing environments

  • Cloud-native infrastructure experience

  • Container orchestration at enterprise scale

  • Experience within classified or defense environments

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly technical infrastructure professional with deep Linux expertise, strong containerization skills, and experience supporting AI/ML environments in secure enterprise settings.

They will bring:

  • Active TS/SCI Poly clearance

  • Strong Docker and Kubernetes experience

  • Advanced troubleshooting capabilities

  • Enterprise systems administration expertise

  • Automation and DevOps mindset

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Passion for emerging technologies and AI-driven innovation

📋 Screening Questions

  1. Do you have hands-on Linux administration experience?

  2. Do you have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container platforms?

  3. Are you comfortable working onsite full-time in Scottsdale, AZ?

  4. Do you currently hold an active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance?

📌 Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

7–10 Years

Seniority

Mid-Senior

Industry

Defense / Technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Clearance

Active TS/SCI Poly Required

Work Model

100% Onsite

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

🌟 Why Join

Award-Winning Culture

  • Recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace

  • Strong employee engagement and retention

  • Average employee tenure of 12 years

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible 9/80 schedule

  • Every other Friday off

  • Generous PTO and parental leave

Outstanding Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Tuition assistance and professional development support

Meaningful Work

  • Support cutting-edge technologies including:

    • Artificial Intelligence

    • Cloud Native Platforms

    • Advanced Cyber Systems

    • National Security Programs

Collaborative Environment

  • Strong engineering culture

  • Low micromanagement

  • High autonomy and ownership

  • Opportunities to innovate and contribute to mission-critical solutions

This role offers the opportunity to combine advanced DevOps expertise with next-generation AI technologies while supporting some of the most important missions in the defense and intelligence community.

 

ServiceNow Tech Lead / Principal Consultant (FSO) – Financial Services, CSM, IRM | Fully Remote

Tech Lead / Principal Consultant – ServiceNow (FSO)

📍 Location: Fully Remote
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Computer Science or related)
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 10–15+ years
✈️ Travel: None
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Tech Lead / Principal Consultant with strong expertise in Financial Services Operations (FSO) to lead enterprise-level implementations.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for driving solution architecture, design, and delivery while mentoring development teams and collaborating closely with enterprise stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Act as the technical owner for ServiceNow implementations

  • Lead architecture, design, and delivery of FSO-based solutions

  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

  • Provide guidance on enterprise architecture and platform best practices

ServiceNow Development & Implementation

  • Lead end-to-end implementation and customization of ServiceNow solutions

  • Develop and configure:

    • Business Rules

    • Script Includes

    • UI Actions, UI Policies, Client Scripts

  • Build integrations using:

    • REST/SOAP APIs

  • Work across ServiceNow modules including:

    • FSO, CSM, CMDB, CSDM

Financial Services Operations (FSO)

  • Design and implement solutions aligned with financial services data models

  • Deliver capabilities across:

    • Dispute management

    • Customer lifecycle management

    • Payments, cards, and loan operations

    • Treasury and claims processing

  • Lead FSO solution architecture and configuration

Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work within Agile/Scrum environments (sprint planning, demos, delivery cycles)

  • Collaborate with:

    • Enterprise architecture teams

    • Business stakeholders

    • Development teams

  • Lead requirements gathering and solution workshops

Integration & Platform Management

  • Design and manage integrations with external systems

  • Ensure platform performance, scalability, and compliance

  • Support code reviews, deployment, and environment management

Governance, Risk & Compliance (IRM)

  • Contribute to IRM (Integrated Risk Management) architecture and implementation

  • Support:

    • Risk and compliance modules

    • Vendor risk management

  • Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO)

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in ServiceNow development and architecture

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • ServiceNow FSO (Financial Services Operations)

    • Customer Service Management (CSM)

  • Proven experience leading enterprise ServiceNow implementations

  • Expertise in:

    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML

    • ServiceNow APIs and scripting

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CSDM, CMDB, and data models

    • ITIL and service management frameworks

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (FSO / IRM / Risk / Vendor Risk)

  • IRM (Integrated Risk Management) experience and certification preferred

Technical Skills

  • ServiceNow platform architecture and customization

  • REST/SOAP integrations

  • Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies

  • Scripting (JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, AngularJS)

  • Enterprise architecture and solution design

Key Competencies

  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring ability

  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills

  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments

  • Strong collaboration across distributed/global teams

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have deep expertise in ServiceNow FSO implementations within financial services

  • Be a hands-on architect and technical leader

  • Have experience working on large-scale enterprise transformations

  • Be comfortable leading client-facing engagements

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

Additional Information

  • Fully remote role

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives

  • Exposure to AI-driven and enterprise platform solutions

 

DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer – Top Secret Clearance | Multiple U.S. Locations

DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid–Senior) – Top Secret Clearance Required

📍 Locations (Onsite):

  • Gaithersburg, MD

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Alexandria, VA

  • Chantilly, VA

🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
🔐 Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI required post-hire; CI Poly willingness)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role

This is a hands-on DevOps / Cloud Engineering role supporting the development, deployment, automation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems in a highly secure environment. You’ll work closely with development teams to modernize workflows, automate manual processes, and operate scalable AWS-based solutions using DevSecOps best practices.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong Python + AWS + GitLab CI/CD experience who enjoy operating at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and secure software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automate manual operational and deployment processes

  • Develop Windows automation using Python and/or PowerShell

  • Support deployment of microservices via DevSecOps pipelines in Windows & Linux environments

  • Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines

  • Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers

  • Review source code in Git and produce supporting engineering documentation

  • Support developer deployments and testing activities

  • Provide technical guidance across microservices and platform capabilities

  • Create and maintain DevOps documentation

  • Perform security remediation based on vulnerability scan results

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post-hire

  • CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)

  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
    (or Master’s degree with 2+ years)

  • 2–3 years of experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift or EKS preferred)

  • 2–3 years of experience with Docker containers

  • Strong scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell

  • Experience administering both Windows and Linux systems

  • Experience with AWS services (CloudFormation, S3, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, autoscaling)

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD, including scripting and troubleshooting

  • Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development and sustainment

  • Experience supporting development testing in cloud environments

  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, etc.)

  • Linux certifications

  • Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS, and serverless architectures

  • Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

  • Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

Key Focus Areas for Screening

When evaluating candidates, the strongest profiles will demonstrate:

  • Python scripting experience (ideally with AWS automation using Boto3)

  • Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and best practices

  • Solid working knowledge of AWS services and architectures

Ideal Candidate

  • Security+ certified and clearance-ready

  • Strong DevOps engineer with a cloud-first mindset

  • Comfortable automating, deploying, and securing AWS-based systems

  • Confident working in classified, mission-driven environments

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

Additional Details

  • Security Clearance Required: Yes

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Travel: None

  • Benefits: Full benefits package included

 

Senior DevOps Engineer – Azure, CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code | Vienna

Senior DevOps Engineer (f/m/d)

📍 Location: Vienna, Austria
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days onsite, flexible home office options
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary: From €60,000+ annually (depending on experience)
✈️ Travel: None expected
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) to design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure and automated deployment pipelines for modern healthcare technology platforms.

In this role, you will play a key part in improving the reliability, scalability, and security of the software delivery lifecycle, working closely with engineering teams to enable faster, safer releases through automation and DevOps best practices.

This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medical technology solutions while helping shape DevOps culture and engineering standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

CI/CD & Automation

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines

  • Implement automated build and deployment processes

  • Support continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices

Cloud Infrastructure

  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as:

    • Terraform

    • HashiCorp Packer

    • Ansible

  • Design and maintain secure Azure cloud environments

  • Provision and manage cloud infrastructure resources

DevOps Enablement

  • Collaborate with development teams to implement automated development workflows

  • Coach teams on DevOps principles and best practices

  • Mentor engineers on DevOps architecture and automation strategies

Security & Compliance

  • Integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipeline including:

    • Code signing

    • Static code analysis

    • Security testing

  • Ensure build pipelines align with modern DevSecOps practices

Monitoring & Reliability

  • Implement monitoring and observability tools

  • Support system stability, performance, and incident response processes

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or software development

  • Strong experience working with Azure cloud environments

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as:

    • GitHub / GitHub Actions

    • Azure DevOps

    • Jenkins or similar tools

  • Experience working with DevOps automation tools including:

    • Terraform

    • Ansible

    • HashiCorp Packer

  • Experience with monitoring and automation tools such as:

    • Snyk

    • Sonar

    • New Relic

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering teams

  • Fluent English

Nice to Have

  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Ranorex, Playwright)

  • Azure Cloud Administrator certification

  • German language skills

  • Experience with network administration and monitoring tools

Work Environment

  • Modern office located in Vienna’s Millennium Tower

  • Excellent public transport connectivity

  • Flexible working hours

  • Hybrid work model with home office flexibility

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Employee stock ownership program

  • Social benefits and wellbeing initiatives

  • Complimentary office amenities

  • Childcare support options

  • Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on DevOps engineer who:

  • Has strong experience designing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure

  • Understands DevOps culture and continuous improvement

  • Can guide development teams toward automation and DevSecOps practices

  • Is comfortable mentoring engineers and driving engineering standards

  • Thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments

 

ServiceNow Developer – ITSM / Platform Development | Abu Dhabi

Job Title: ServiceNow Developer

Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent

About Kaptius

Kaptius is a growing ServiceNow Partner delivering digital transformation programmes across the Middle East. As we expand our UAE practice, we are building a strong delivery team to support enterprise and public sector customers.

We are looking for a capable and motivated ServiceNow Developer to support the design, configuration, and implementation of scalable platform solutions.

Role Summary

The ServiceNow Developer will work as part of a delivery team to configure and develop solutions across the ServiceNow platform. You will translate functional requirements into technical configurations, support integrations, and ensure solutions follow best practice.

This is a hands-on role suited to a developer with solid ServiceNow experience who is looking to grow within a structured consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure and develop solutions across modules such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, CSM, or HRSD.

  • Build workflows, business rules, client scripts, UI policies, forms, and catalog items.

  • Support integrations using REST, SOAP, and MID Servers.

  • Assist with CMDB configuration and data management where required.

  • Participate in testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities.

  • Support platform upgrades and ongoing enhancements.

  • Work closely with senior developers, architects, and business analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.

  • Produce clear technical documentation and configuration notes.

Experience Required

  • 2–5+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience.

  • Strong understanding of platform configuration and scripting fundamentals (JavaScript, Glide APIs).

  • Experience working within at least one core ServiceNow module (ITSM preferred).

  • Exposure to integrations and basic CMDB concepts.

  • Experience working in Agile or structured delivery environments.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Good understanding of ServiceNow development best practices.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within delivery teams.

  • Structured and quality-focused mindset.

  • Willingness to learn and progress toward senior or specialist roles.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) (desirable)

  • ITIL Foundation (advantageous)

Why Join Kaptius

  • Competitive, tax-free compensation.

  • Exposure to enterprise-scale ServiceNow programmes.

  • Clear career progression to Senior Developer, Technical Lead, or Architect.

  • Opportunity to be part of a growing ServiceNow practice in Abu Dhabi.

 

Senior ServiceNow Discovery & CMDB Implementer – ITOM | Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Senior Discovery & CMDB Implementer

Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent

About Kaptius

Kaptius is a fast-growing ServiceNow Partner delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes across the Middle East. As part of our UAE expansion, we are strengthening our ITOM and CMDB capability to support complex customer environments.

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Discovery & CMDB Implementer to lead the design, configuration, and optimisation of ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB solutions for large enterprise clients.

Role Summary

The Senior Discovery & CMDB Implementer will take ownership of ServiceNow Discovery, Service Mapping, and CMDB governance, ensuring accurate configuration data, strong data integrity, and alignment with CSDM best practice.

You will work closely with architects, ITOM consultants, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to design scalable CMDB models, improve data quality, and enable reliable impact analysis and operational visibility.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who combines strong technical capability with structured governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow Discovery and Service Mapping.

  • Design and maintain a scalable, CSDM-aligned CMDB data model.

  • Configure Discovery schedules, patterns, probes, sensors, and MID Servers.

  • Ensure high CMDB data quality, including CI classification, relationships, and lifecycle integrity.

  • Perform CMDB health assessments and implement remediation strategies.

  • Integrate ServiceNow with monitoring, cloud, and infrastructure systems.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to validate discovered data.

  • Support ITOM capabilities including Event Management and Operational Intelligence.

  • Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

  • Contribute to governance forums and best-practice standards.

Experience Required

  • Strong hands-on experience implementing ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB in enterprise environments.

  • Proven experience working with CSDM frameworks and CI governance.

  • Experience configuring MID Servers, sensors, patterns, and integrations.

  • Exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, on-prem).

  • Experience working in consulting or partner-led delivery environments.

  • Ability to lead workshops and engage technical stakeholders confidently.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Deep understanding of CMDB architecture, relationships, and reconciliation logic (IRE).

  • Strong technical troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills.

  • Solid understanding of integration technologies (REST, web services).

  • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data quality and governance.

  • Clear communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Discovery / ITOM

  • ITIL certification (advantageous)

Why Join Kaptius

  • Work on complex, high-value enterprise programmes in Abu Dhabi.

  • Join a growing ServiceNow practice in the Middle East.

  • Competitive, tax-free compensation.

  • Opportunity to grow into ITOM Architect or Platform Architect roles.

 

Senior ServiceNow Developer – Enterprise Platform Engineering | Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Senior ServiceNow Developer

Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent

About Kaptius

Kaptius is a fast-growing ServiceNow Partner delivering complex digital transformation programmes across the Middle East. As we expand our UAE practice, we are strengthening our engineering capability to support enterprise-scale ServiceNow implementations.

We are looking for an experienced Senior ServiceNow Developer who combines strong technical expertise with delivery leadership and the ability to build scalable, high-quality platform solutions.

Role Summary

The Senior ServiceNow Developer will design, configure, and develop solutions across the ServiceNow platform, ensuring implementations are secure, scalable, and aligned to best practice.

You will work closely with architects, business analysts, and client stakeholders to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions. This role also provides technical guidance to junior developers and supports code quality and governance across projects.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working across multiple modules and complex enterprise integrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop solutions across ServiceNow modules such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, CSM, HRSD, and custom applications.

  • Configure workflows, business rules, client scripts, UI policies, Flow Designer, and integrations.

  • Develop and maintain custom scoped applications and reusable components.

  • Build and support integrations using REST, SOAP, and MID Server architecture.

  • Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical governance forums.

  • Collaborate with architects and BAs to validate solution feasibility and scalability.

  • Troubleshoot complex platform issues and optimise performance.

  • Support upgrades, patching, and platform enhancements.

  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Experience Required

  • Strong hands-on experience as a ServiceNow Developer in enterprise or consulting environments.

  • Proven experience delivering across multiple ServiceNow modules.

  • Strong scripting experience (JavaScript, Glide APIs, Flow Designer).

  • Experience with integrations and external system connectivity.

  • Exposure to ITOM, CMDB, or ITAM implementations is highly desirable.

  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Deep understanding of ServiceNow configuration and development best practices.

  • Ability to design scalable, supportable technical solutions.

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work directly with stakeholders.

  • Structured, quality-focused approach to development.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)

  • Relevant CIS certifications (ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, etc.)

  • ITIL certification (advantageous)

Why Join Kaptius

  • Work on complex, enterprise-scale ServiceNow programmes in Abu Dhabi.

  • Competitive, tax-free compensation.

  • Clear progression into Technical Lead or Architect roles.

  • Join a growing, high-performing ServiceNow practice in the Middle East.

 

DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite, U.S.) - 4 Locations

DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid–Senior) – Top Secret Clearance Required

📍 Locations (Onsite):

  • Gaithersburg, MD

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Alexandria, VA

  • Chantilly, VA

🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
🔐 Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI required post-hire; CI Poly willingness)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role

This is a hands-on DevOps / Cloud Engineering role supporting the development, deployment, automation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems in a highly secure environment. You’ll work closely with development teams to modernize workflows, automate manual processes, and operate scalable AWS-based solutions using DevSecOps best practices.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong Python + AWS + GitLab CI/CD experience who enjoy operating at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and secure software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automate manual operational and deployment processes

  • Develop Windows automation using Python and/or PowerShell

  • Support deployment of microservices via DevSecOps pipelines in Windows & Linux environments

  • Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines

  • Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers

  • Review source code in Git and produce supporting engineering documentation

  • Support developer deployments and testing activities

  • Provide technical guidance across microservices and platform capabilities

  • Create and maintain DevOps documentation

  • Perform security remediation based on vulnerability scan results

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post-hire

  • CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)

  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
    (or Master’s degree with 2+ years)

  • 2–3 years of experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift or EKS preferred)

  • 2–3 years of experience with Docker containers

  • Strong scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell

  • Experience administering both Windows and Linux systems

  • Experience with AWS services (CloudFormation, S3, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, autoscaling)

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD, including scripting and troubleshooting

  • Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development and sustainment

  • Experience supporting development testing in cloud environments

  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, etc.)

  • Linux certifications

  • Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS, and serverless architectures

  • Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

  • Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

Key Focus Areas for Screening

When evaluating candidates, the strongest profiles will demonstrate:

  • Python scripting experience (ideally with AWS automation using Boto3)

  • Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and best practices

  • Solid working knowledge of AWS services and architectures

Ideal Candidate

  • Security+ certified and clearance-ready

  • Strong DevOps engineer with a cloud-first mindset

  • Comfortable automating, deploying, and securing AWS-based systems

  • Confident working in classified, mission-driven environments

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

Additional Details

  • Security Clearance Required: Yes

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Travel: None

  • Benefits: Full benefits package included

 

HPC Platform Engineer | $71/hr Contract | Azure & Linux Expert | Collegeville, PA

HPC Platform Engineer

📍 Location: Collegeville, PA (Onsite)
📅 Contract Length: 6 Months
💵 Pay Rate: $71 per hour
💼 Employment Type: Contract | Mid-Senior Level
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
👤 Openings: 1

About the Role

This is a 6-month contract opportunity for an experienced HPC Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Azure fundamentals, Linux administration, and high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment, supporting critical HPC infrastructure, administering tools like Posit Workbench, and ensuring high availability and performance across systems.

If you thrive in solving complex technical challenges and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role offers an exciting chance to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in HPC platform architecture, design, and support.

  • Administer and manage Posit Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager.

  • Oversee and maintain Linux infrastructure within the HPC ecosystem.

  • Manage and configure Slurm workload manager and Kubernetes clusters.

  • Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to optimize platform performance.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to HPC environments.

  • Ensure robust system monitoring, automation, and best practices are followed for operational efficiency.

Must-Have Skills

  • HPC Platform expertise

  • Azure Fundamentals

  • Posit Workbench, Connect & Package Manager Administration

  • Linux Administration

  • Slurm workload manager

  • Kubernetes

Good-to-Have Skills

  • Experience in the Life Sciences domain

  • Broader Azure Infrastructure knowledge

  • Python scripting skills

Additional Requirements

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.

  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Awareness of Posit Workbench Enterprise tool applications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 7+ years of relevant IT and HPC experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Proven ability to operate in high-demand environments with cross-functional collaboration.

Key Skills

HPC Platform | Microsoft Azure | Azure Fundamentals | Linux | Slurm | Kubernetes | Posit Workbench | Connect | Package Manager | Python (Preferred) | Life Sciences Domain Knowledge (Preferred)