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.