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: iQuasar is seeking to fill the Platform Cloud Engineer role for our customer. We strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; a matching 401(k) plan; and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.

One of our clients, needs an Platform Cloud Engineer. Position: Platform Cloud Engineer Location: D.C. / MD Position Type: Full Time Travel: Yes Clearance: Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI Visa Status: US Citizen Salary: $170k/year on W2 with benefits

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud-based platforms. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges while ensuring the infrastructure supports mission-critical systems for our customers.

Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base. The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud. Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications. Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts, to create scalable, resilient, and secure platforms. Automate and improve deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines. Optimize platform performance for enterprise-level applications. Monitor and ensure system reliability, security, and performance.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Required: Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required. Preferred Requirements: DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer (CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP or CCSP is highly desired)

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications: Proven experience in cloud-based architecture and platform engineering. Strong understanding of software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity principles. Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automation. Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required. 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Java) with Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Must have experience developing infrastructure in AWS. Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to support some work on customer site in San Antonio, TX. Preferred Requirements: DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer (CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP or CCSP is highly desired) Prior experience or familiarity with DISA's Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera's Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc..) is a plus. Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes) Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, etc.) Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.) Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc Employee Benefits: Our client offers a comprehensive benefits program, including various options in some of these plans: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Holiday/Annual/Sick/Personal Leave Short-Term/ Long-Term Disability Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Generous 401(k) Company Plan Education Assistance Professional Development Programs Reimbursement