Platform Engineer

The Platform Engineer (Ops Technology Lead) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure platforms within the CASTLE-NET program, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. This role supports application deployment and management, ensures compliance with CASTLE-NET policies, and works closely with IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to optimize platform solutions, automate processes, and provide advanced technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement IT infrastructure platforms
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security
• Support application deployment and lifecycle management
• Conduct platform assessments and optimization analysis
• Implement infrastructure automation and orchestration
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities
• Manage platform documentation and technical specifications
• Mentor junior technical staff and provide technical leadership
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in platform engineering or related role
• Expert understanding of platform engineering principles
• Experience with virtualization, containerization, and cloud platforms
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex technical initiatives
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive technical documentation
• Knowledge of data security best practices and compliance

Job Specific Skills

• Infrastructure Platform Design & Implementation
• Virtualization & Containerization Technologies
• Cloud Platform Management (Azure/AWS/GCC)
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning

Preferred Skills

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect certification
• FedRAMP and federal compliance knowledge
• Platform assessment and optimization expertise
• CASTLE-NET environment familiarity