Senior Platform Engineer

San Antonio - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing building securing and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are dedicated to supporting the Air Forces commitment to technological superiority by providing innovative software engineering services that enhance operational efficiency security and agility. We strive to be a trusted partner in advancing the Air Forces mission of maintaining global readiness and dominance through superior software capabilities.

Were looking for well-rounded engineers to join our growing team of DevSecOps and Cloud Infrastructure practitioners supporting the U.S. Air Force Unified Platform Software Factory. Based in San Antonio the Unified Platform consists of a diverse group of industry experts that leverage agile methodologies and state-of-the-art DevSecOps practices to deliver rapid impactful solutions to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Cyber this role youll be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining cloud-native platforms and infrastructure. Youll focus on creating scalable reliable and secure systems using AWS services Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code principles. Ideal candidates are passionate about building robust automated platforms that enable development teams to deploy and manage applications efficiently. We seek innovators who can balance technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs to create solutions that drive organizational success.

In this position you can expect to:

Design and implement cloud-native architectures on AWS
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
Build and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EKS including networking storage and security configurations.
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Design and implement monitoring logging and alerting solutions using tools like Prometheus Grafana and AWS CloudWatch.
Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployments on Kubernetes.
Implement security best practices and compliance measures across the platform.
Automate operational tasks and create self-service tools for development teams.
Collaborate with development teams to improve application deployment processes and platform usability.
Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance the platforms capabilities.
Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-53 DISA STIGs and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design
Maintain and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-based resources
Integrate DevSecOps tools and services to enable automated pipelines that support customer applications throughout their SDLC.
Collaborate with development operations and security teams and contribute to the development of DevSecOps strategies and roadmaps.

As with any technical environment the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile engineers who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Strong experience with AWS services and architecture best practices.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools particularly Terraform.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes preferably Amazon EKS.
Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker.
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python Bash or Go.
Knowledge of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
Familiarity with GitOps principles and tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
AWS certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect DevOps Engineer) are a plus.
Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g. Istio) is beneficial.
Desire to work in a badgeless collaborative team environment consisting of Government clients other Contractors and Stakeholders
Strong desire to work in team environment and learn new skills
Active Secret Clearance is required
B.S. in Engineering Computer Science or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
This is primarily a remote position with occasional on-site requirements on a quarterly basis. Candidates local to the San Antonio area are preferred but not required.

While weve outlined our ideal candidate we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you dont check every box but possess a strong technical aptitude in software engineering a passion for problem-solving and a drive to learn and grow we strongly encourage you to apply. We value engineers who demonstrate curiosity adaptability and a solid foundation in software engineering principles. If youre excited about the challenge of revolutionizing software delivery for the U.S. Air Force and are willing to dive into new technologies and methodologies we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences.

About Our Company:
At BridgePhase our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity honesty and respect earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage compassion commitment and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible simplified durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.

Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys:

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
Multiple bonus programsrewarding performance company growth and employee referrals
Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
All federal holidays paidto help you truly recharge
Paid sick leavebecause health always comes first
100% paid parental leaveincluding 16 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity
401(k) with 6% matchand no vesting period
Top-tier medical dental and vision planswith low out-of-pocket costs
Short- and long-term disability and life insuranceincluded
Pet insuranceto support your four-legged family
Annual professional developmentbudget for training certifications and conferences
Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
Social pod budgetto connect with teammates wherever you live

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Design and implement cloud-native architectures on AWS
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
Build and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EKS including networking storage and security configurations.
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Design and implement monitoring logging and alerting solutions using tools like Prometheus Grafana and AWS CloudWatch.
Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployments on Kubernetes.
Implement security best practices and compliance measures across the platform.
Automate operational tasks and create self-service tools for development teams.
Collaborate with development teams to improve application deployment processes and platform usability.
Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance the platforms capabilities.
Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-53 DISA STIGs and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design
Maintain and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-based resources
Integrate DevSecOps tools and services to enable automated pipelines that support customer applications throughout their SDLC.
Collaborate with development operations and security teams and contribute to the development of DevSecOps strategies and roadmaps.

Strong experience with AWS services and architecture best practices.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools particularly Terraform.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes preferably Amazon EKS.
Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker.
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python Bash or Go.
Knowledge of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
Familiarity with GitOps principles and tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
AWS certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect DevOps Engineer) are a plus.
Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g. Istio) is beneficial.
Desire to work in a badgeless collaborative team environment consisting of Government clients other Contractors and Stakeholders
Strong desire to work in team environment and learn new skills
Active Secret Clearance is required
B.S. in Engineering Computer Science or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
This is primarily a remote position with occasional on-site requirements on a quarterly basis. Candidates local to the San Antonio area are preferred but not required.

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
Multiple bonus programsrewarding performance company growth and employee referrals
Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
All federal holidays paidto help you truly recharge
Paid sick leavebecause health always comes first
100% paid parental leaveincluding 16 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity
401(k) with 6% matchand no vesting period
Top-tier medical dental and vision planswith low out-of-pocket costs
Short- and long-term disability and life insuranceincluded
Pet insuranceto support your four-legged family
Annual professional developmentbudget for training certifications and conferences
Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
Social pod budgetto connect with teammates wherever you live