Senior Platform EngineerSkyward Federal • Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Senior Platform Engineer
Skyward Federal • Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
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[job_card.job_description]Advanced expertise in container orchestration and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, Helm). Expert in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, AWS) and pipeline automation (GitLab, Jenkins, Argo). In-depth knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance frameworks (STIG, SRG, RMF). Strong technical mentorship and team collaboration skills. Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure. Effective communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Extensive experience with air-gapped systems and classified environments. Expertise in multi-domain DevSecOps practices. Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance required. Platform Lead > Targeted Compensation : 155-175 base salary 10% 401k match, 100% immediately vested 100% employer-paid health, dental & vision coverage 100% employer-paid short and long term disability benefits 100% employer-paid life insurance policy 20 days of flexible paid time off 11 federal holidays and 2+ Skyward holidays Unlimited sick & bereavement leave events Company issued laptop, mobile phone and expense card $5,000 per year tax-exempt educational reimbursement $250 office set-up stipend $50 monthly internet stipend $50 monthly coffee budget ☕ Additional discretionary benefits throughout the year Impact Mission - Move fast. Execute with precision. Deliver results. Take Initiative - Don't hesitate. Dive in. Get shit done. Empower People - Take point. Make a difference. Feed the team. Pursue Excellence - Stay curious. Keep improving. Push boundaries.
Enabling those who protect us—Skyward solves ultra sensitive multi-domain problems that others can't.
Your Impact :
Shape the future of Skyward’s platform by leading the development and maintenance of secure, scalable infrastructure that supports mission-critical national security applications. As a senior team member, you will leverage your expertise to mentor others, drive technical innovation, and ensure seamless deployment of ultra-sensitive, multi-domain cyber-logistics solutions.
This role requires an active Secret or Top Secret (preferred) security clearance.
Where You'll Take Charge :
- Oversee design, scaling, and optimization of multi-domain capabilities, setting standards for robust infrastructure.
- Drive the strategic evolution of platform capabilities, scalability, and tooling while evaluating and integrating emerging technologies.
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Kubernetes clusters and workloads, with a focus on AWS EKS and Helm.
- Develop advanced Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, ensuring modular, scalable, and secure configurations.
- Oversee CI / CD pipeline design and maintenance, enhancing deployment efficiency with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Argo.
- Implement and automate advanced security controls, including compliance with STIG, SRG, and RMF standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business goals.
- Identify and lead initiatives to improve infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Act as a SME for infrastructure challenges, providing guidance to peers and stakeholders.
- Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for integrating into the platform roadmap.
Your Edge :
Career Growth Potential :
Staff Engineer >
Technology Director >
CTO
Compensation and Benefits :
About Skyward Federal
Skyward Federal solves multi-domain challenges that others can't, primarily supporting national defense. Our mission is to enable those who protect us. We challenge the status quo and ensure our solutions have a meaningful and lasting impact to our clients' missions. We have a flexible, collaborative start-up environment, fostering innovation and teamwork. We prioritize the development of our people, knowing that our success is driven by their talent and dedication.
Skyward Core Values :
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