Clarity Innovations

Clarity Innovations

Principal Platform Engineer

Herndon, VA · Principal

No sponsorship$10k-$20kDetected 12 days ago
TypeScriptBashPowerShellDistributed SystemsCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleCI/CDLinuxPrometheusGrafanaPlatform EngineeringMachine LearningData EngineeringCybersecurityDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseSystems EngineeringFirewallBGP/OSPFSD-WANZero Trust

About the role

  • This role encompasses technical expertise in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, hardware setup, installation, configuration, and secure network integration.
  • This role focuses on deploying, automating, and scaling distributed infrastructure at remote edge locations, ensuring reliable performance close to end users and devices.
  • The position requires expertise in on-premises hardware setup/install/configuration, secure network integration, container orchestration, automation, and observability for distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scripts and automation tools to enhance system management, provisioning, and deployment tasks.
  • Implement monitoring and observability for distributed edge clusters to ensure uptime, performance, and security.
  • Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts for complex system or infrastructure issues.
  • Optimize resource usage to handle power, cooling, and bandwidth constraints common in edge environments.
  • Manage system security, access controls, and user permissions across diverse platforms, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.
  • Opportunities to develop, deliver, and optimize mission-critical edge computing platforms

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 3+ years hands-on experience deploying and managing on-prem or edge computing environments with distributed nodes.
  • Knowledge of secure routing protocols and networking for distributed systems, including VPNs, SD-WAN, and firewalls.
  • Proficiency in automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Bash, PowerShell etc.).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for distributed deployments.
  • Required:
  • Able to obtain and maintain a TS Security Clearance (note, only US citizens are eligible for security clearance)
  • Deep understanding of systems administration and networking fundamentals across Linux, Window, and/or virtualized platforms
  • Strong background in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, OpenShift).
  • Strong problem-solving skills for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
  • Comfortable working onsite in Herndon 3-4 days per week.
  • Willingness and eligibility to travel OCONUS up to 10-20% annually.
  • Willingness and eligibility to travel CONUS 5% annually
  • Preferred:

Nice to have

  • Experience with edge-specific hardware (industrial PCs, IoT gateways, ruggedized servers).
  • Knowledge of resource-constrained environments (limited bandwidth, power, or intermittent connectivity).
  • Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in secure or classified environments.
  • Experience implementing observability solutions for monitoring hardware, VMs, and on-prem services (using Prometheus, Grafana, etc)
  • Exposure to DoD or federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs).
  • Exposure to advanced threat detection, incident response, and network forensics.
  • Hands-on experience with load balancers, WAN optimization, and systems segmentation strategies.
  • Current Top Secret security clearance SCI eligibility

Compensation

  • $106,000 - $293,000

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company info

  • first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices.
  • We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
  • We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions.
  • At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued.
  • Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
  • We are seeking a Platform Engineer to lead the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Act as a senior technical liaison among customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, translating business needs into systems solutions.

Equal opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Able to obtain and maintain a TS Security Clearance (note, only US citizens are eligible for security clearance)
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