Sr. Platform Engineer ? TS/SCI - 166563
- $190k – $275k
- |
- |7 years of exp
- |Full Time
In office - WFH flexibility
Not Available
About the job
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI for a world leading technology organization in the Reston, VA area. The Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI role is a hybrid position. The Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable platform infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and cloud‑native technologies. An ideal candidate for the Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI role is a senior‑level engineer with deep experience supporting mission‑critical systems in highly secure environments.
Responsibilities of the Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI:
- Design, develop, and maintain platform infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt.
- Architect and support Kubernetes‑based platforms for containerized applications in secure environments.
- Develop automation and tooling, including Python‑based solutions, to enhance platform reliability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and security teams to enable scalable and compliant platform services.
- Implement and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and platform operations.
- Ensure platform solutions meet security, compliance, and performance requirements for classified systems.
Qualifications of the Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI:
- 7+ years of experience in platform engineering
- Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform and Terragrunt for Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience deploying, managing, and scaling Kubernetes environments.
- Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and tooling development.
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP in secure or regulated environments.
Compensation for the Sr. Platform Engineer – TS/SCI includes:
- Salary range: $190,000 - $275,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
- This job opens for applications on 05/22/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
