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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.As we grow, we're looking for mission-driven Staff and Senior Staff Platform Engineers who are ready to make a real impact-not just with code, but with purpose. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges that matter, there's a place for you here.Responsibilities: Build a developer platform that makes it easy for software teams to build products correctly.Design, maintain, and improve CI templates and pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deploymentsOrchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and HelmIntegrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanningBuild, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot critical infrastructure such as CI/CD pipelines, artifact repositories, and data transfer mechanismsOther duties as assignedRequirementsU.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearanceBachelor's degree in a STEM disciplineAt least 2 year of professional experience with:Python3CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)Git version controlContainer orchestration with tools such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or HelmDemonstrated attention to detailGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate infrastructure changes to software teams and stakeholdersDocument tools and their usageAn understanding of engineering bottlenecks and improving the developer experienceDetail orientedStrong written and oral communication skillsCandidates who have any of the following skills will be preferredLinux systems administrationStrong coding abilities in languages like Python, Bash, or GoGood knowledge of containerization tools and orchestration platforms like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.Container management tools (e.g. Google Crane, Skopeo)Container security tools (e.g., Grype, Syft)SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Fortify, SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, ZAP)AWS (EKS, EC2, Lambda)Application networking with tools such as Istio, NGINX, or TraefikMonitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)Authentication tools (e.g., Keycloak)Artifact repositories (e.g., JFrog Artifactory, Nexus)Knowledge of Internal Development Platform tools (e.g., Backstage, Port, Score, Kratix, Humanitec)Additional programming experience with strongly typed languages such as C++ or RustFamiliarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflowsBenefitsSciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options80% company paid Dental insurance100% company paid Vision insurance100% company paid Life insurance100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insuranceVoluntary Accident and Critical Illness insuranceShort-term Disability insuranceAnnual Profit-Sharing PlanDiscretionary Performance BonusPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick PayFlexible Work HoursThe pay range for this posit