Platform Engineer – Kubernetes/AWS

BizFirst LLC

. Design, build, and operate Kubernetes clusters on AWS (Amazon EKS), including upgrades, scaling, networking, and ingress .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing Kubernetes clusters on AWS, with a strong focus on infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. Proficient in building CI/CD pipelines and implementing security controls in cloud environments, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Kubernetes AdministrationAWS EKSInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAWS Security Controls

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Hard Skills

KubernetesTerraformAWS CloudFormationCI/CDGitLab CIJenkinsPythonBashNIST SP 800-53RBAC Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationIncident ResponseDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitHub ActionsArgo CDCloudWatchPrometheusGrafanaSplunkOPA GatekeeperKyvernoHelm

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)AWS Solutions ArchitectAWS DevOps Engineer ProfessionalAWS Security Specialty

Industry Keywords

CBPDepartment of StateDHSFedRAMPATO ProcessesService MeshGitOpsCloud SecurityContainerizationDISA STIGs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudCyber SecurityFluxGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesPrometheusPythonSplunkTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate Kubernetes clusters on AWS (Amazon EKS), including upgrades, scaling, networking, and ingress
Provision and manage infrastructure as code with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Helm across development, test, and production environments
Build and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Argo CD, with automated testing and security scanning
Implement AWS security controls, including least-privilege IAM, network segmentation, KMS encryption, secrets management, and centralized logging
Harden clusters and container images to DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
Manage RBAC, image scanning, and admission policies using OPA Gatekeeper or Kyverno
Automate routine operations with Python, Bash, and Ansible to reduce manual work and shorten deployment lead times
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk
Lead incident response and root cause analysis
Support application migrations and modernization onto the platform
Work with development teams on containerization
Produce documentation, runbooks, and inputs to system security plans and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages
Collaborate with application developers, database administrators, and cybersecurity staff
Build and run container platforms supporting CBP and Department of State mission applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship
CBP positions: able to obtain and maintain a CBP Public Trust background investigation
Department of State positions: active Secret clearance
At least seven (7) years of experience in platform, DevOps, cloud, or systems engineering
At least three (3) years running Kubernetes in production
Hands-on AWS experience, including EKS, IAM, VPC networking, and AWS security services
Infrastructure as code experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and working in Git-based workflows
Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go
Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 controls in cloud environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Ability to work remotely on East Coast hours
Ability to travel approximately once per quarter
Desired: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Desired: AWS certification such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Professional, or Security Specialty
Desired: Experience with AWS GovCloud (US), FedRAMP, and agency ATO processes
Desired: Experience with service mesh (Istio) and GitOps tools (Argo CD or Flux)
Desired: Experience supporting DHS/CBP or Department of State Consular Affairs systems
Desired for CBP positions: current DHS Public Trust

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position with East Coast working hours
Travel approximately once per quarter
Immediate start opportunity
Opportunity to work on federal cloud modernization and mission-critical systems
Work involving AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner environment
Professional exposure to Kubernetes, AWS, infrastructure automation, security, and federal compliance