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Applied Research Solutions Platform Engineer – TS/SCI Cleared | DevSecOps / Cloud Infrastructure in Washington, District Of Columbia
Description
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support DevSecOps 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. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
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:
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 DevSecOps 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 DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or related field; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will be considered
Identity & Access Management: Familiarity with Keycloak or similar identity provider (IdP) solutions preferred; exposure to OAuth2/OIDC concepts a plus
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 (PowerShell, 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 DevSecOps 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
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
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