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JOB TITLE: SR PLATFORM ENGINEER LOCATION: AURORA, CO RATE RANGE: .00 PER HOUR JOB : REQUIRED
• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 8+ years of related work experience
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g. scrum, SAFe)
• Experience with VMware
• Experience with programming languages (E.g. Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C , C , Go)
• Current TS/SCI / CI Poly issued security clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance JOB DESCRIPTION: Principal Platform Engineer / Linux with well-rounded Linux Infrastructure Engineering expertise to join an agile product team. The Ideal candidate will have experience in both traditional infrastructure design; provisioning of platform, storage, and networking resources for existing on-premise infrastructure hardware that ideally also has experience in emerging DevOps/DevSecOps & Modernized technologies. The Principal Platform Engineer would be engaged in the design and implementation of the system updates and upgrades with Focus on the Linux Server / Linux OS expertise and will interface both with the Program's Sr. Management and the Customer for Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) as required. The Principal Platform Engineer / Linux would be involved with development, implementation of traditional compute/network/storage systems and related deployments, as well as support improving the program platform's over-arching design through new emerging technologies. This includes existing operating systems and existing server hardware designs, as well as supporting the design and development of new modernized system architectures. What You Will Do
• You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to develop and communicate implementation, of infrastructure solutions.
• You will maintain existing systems through Linux Based Tools and manage the COTS stack on the system to support program needs.
• You will assist to train up other Jr engineers to support the Program / team as needed to support program Operations.
• You will assist with integration of the selected platform provisioning tool such as VMWare.
• You will be the focal point for the equipment room (lab) to ensure that all compute network and storage resources are properly allocated and maintained for the program's use.
• You will ensure that the COTS stack and versioning is consistent across the platform; and will work with the team to make updates as necessary.
• You will travel to customer sites to assist in system updates and deliveries when necessary. Additional Job Details: Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience with Linux LDAP for creating Linux based accounts and managing roles and permissions
• Experience with Linux Bash scripting for task automation and management of existing scripts
• Experience with modernization technologies such as Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher etc.
• Good understanding of Agile Development processes
• Notional experience with Windows & Windows Server OS
• General / Notional Experience in Networks; SAN/NAS designs and implementation
• Cisco IOS / Fiber Switch Familiarity
• Cisco Server Hardware / ILO Remote Management
• Sun Microsystems Server Management Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
Date Posted: 16 June 2025
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