Platform Engineer, Product Team

MANTECH

seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented

Platform Engineer, Product Team

to join our team in

Tampa, FL

.

The Platform Engineer, Product Team will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to onboard and help product teams maintain a production environment, ensuring product success through close collaboration with platform teams while maintaining deep expertise in containerization.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for onboarding product teams into the production environment

• Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot production environments utilizing Kubernetes, OpenShift, and VMWare PKS Essentials

• Collaborate closely with the core Platform Team to align product team needs with platform capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and success

• Implement and manage DevSecOps pipelines and workflows using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar CI/CD technologies

• Develop, test, and maintain containerized applications to ensure high availability, security, and performance

• Oversee Source Version Control and execute Build/Release methodologies effectively

• Manage and optimize the software build process for various product teams

• Documenting system configurations and deployment processes to maintain a robust library of technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4+ years of mid-level experience

• Proven experience developing, testing, and maintaining containerized applications utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift

• Experienced in providing DevSecOps implementation using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar automation tools.

• Working knowledge of Source Version Control and Build/Release tools and methodologies.

• Working knowledge of the Software Build process and its application within a production environment.

• Strong understanding of product lifecycles, platform architecture, and application containerization

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification).

• Experience wAdvanced knowledge of specific product and platform architectures within secure environments

• Experience with VMWare PKS Essentials

• Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS/Azure certifications, or Security+

• Experience mentoring junior team members and leading technical initiatives with cyber risk and compliance automation tools.

Clearance Requirements

• An active Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.