Platform Engineer - Washington, DC - Public Trust Technology Systems

Platform Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Contract Length: 6+ Months, possible conversion to FTE

• Lead the design and implementation of robust platform solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
  
• Collaborate with architects and other stakeholders to define platform strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
  
• Evaluate and recommend new platform technologies, tools, and methodologies to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
  
• Design and implement cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ensure seamless integration with internal systems and applications.
  
• Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
  
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and reduce manual intervention in platform management.
  
• Ensure infrastructure as code (IaC) practices are followed to ensure consistency and repeatability in deployments.
  
• Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers, providing technical guidance and helping them develop their skills.
  
• Manage and prioritize tasks within the team, ensuring timely delivery of projects and effective resource utilization.
  
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources (compute, storage, networking).
  
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate platform solutions with automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
  
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for platform architecture, configurations, and procedures.
  
• Work closely with other engineering teams (DevOps, software, network, security) to align platform solutions with application and infrastructure needs.
  
• Communicate technical solutions and strategies to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on platform goals and expectations.
  
• Provide technical leadership and support for ongoing projects, ensuring platform solutions meet both business and technical requirements.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  
• 7+ years of experience in platform engineering, infrastructure management, or a related technical field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and multi-cloud environments.
  
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
  
• Proficient in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.).
  
• In-depth understanding of networking, storage, and compute resources in both cloud and on-prem environments.
  
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).
  
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix and/or Windows server administration and performance tuning.
  
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, facilitating knowledge sharing and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex platform issues and implement effective solutions.
  
• Understanding of security best practices for cloud platforms and infrastructure.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions within set deadlines.
  

• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
  
• Experience with microservices architecture and designing platforms for microservices-based applications.
  
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment.
  
• Familiarity with serverless technologies and frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
  
• Experience with enterprise-scale platform engineering solutions and working with large-scale, high-availability systems.
  

Employment Prerequisites:

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.