
Senior Platform Engineer
Zendr · United States
Remote
About the job
Senior Platform Engineer
Remote (US) | Active Secret Clearance Required (TS Preferred)
We're partnered with a fast-growing federal technology consultancy that's building the next generation of secure infrastructure supporting some of the most important AI and data programmes across the Department of Defense.
This isn't an application development role.
We're looking for engineers who are passionate about designing, automating, and operating the infrastructure that powers mission-critical platforms.
If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges at scale, this could be the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing and operating secure Kubernetes platforms
Building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Pulumi
Automating deployments across highly secure environments
Working with engineering teams supporting large-scale federal platforms
Helping shape the future of modern cloud infrastructure
What We're Looking For
Active Secret Clearance (TS preferred)
Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or DevSecOps background
Strong Kubernetes experience
Terraform and/or Pulumi
Linux
Infrastructure as Code
8-15+ years' experience
Strong infrastructure background (not application focused)
CKA Certification is a huge plus
Why Join?
- Fully remote
- Long-term, stable programmes - not short consulting engagements
- Work on nationally significant platforms supporting the DoD
- Join a business investing heavily in engineering talent
- Clear progression and opportunities to work on multiple flagship programmes over time
Salary: $160,000–170,000 + bonus
$160K/yr - $170K/yrApply now