Modern Government Solutions (MGS) · 7 hours ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expModern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure, cloud-native infrastructure supporting mission-critical government programs. This role requires expertise in cloud architecture, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps to deliver high-quality systems aligned to zero-trust and regulatory requirements.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Brittany Wells
Responsibilities
Lead complex design, architecture, implementation, and sustainment activities for secure, cloud-based platform and infrastructure solutions
Deploy and maintain cloud-native environments using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC), and DevSecOps principles to integrate platform components and services
Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines supporting applications, databases, and infrastructure, incorporating automated testing and code quality validation
Test and validate new features and services, identify defects, and implement reliable fixes to support secure and repeatable deployments
Develop and enhance monitoring, logging, and performance reporting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk to ensure system visibility and reliability
Configure and manage identity and access management services, including Active Directory and LDAP, while supporting networking, ingress/egress controls, and zero-trust access concepts
Provide operational support across Linux and Windows environments, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, remediation, and system performance optimization
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, user guides, and operational procedures
Collaborate with internal engineering teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and customer end users to design, enhance, and support integrated platform and application solutions
Communicate technical status, risks, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government leadership
Apply engineering best practices, configuration management discipline, and Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, mission-ready systems
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field)
Must meet DoD 8570 requirements, including Security+ CE or an equivalent certification
10+ years of relevant professional experience in systems, platform, cloud, or DevSecOps engineering roles
Proven experience architecting, building, and sustaining scalable, secure systems in single- or multi-cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable), including cross-domain or regulated environments
Strong expertise in CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automation practices, including infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab, and related technologies
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized, cloud-native environments, including implementation of cloud-native security controls
Experience integrating complex systems using APIs, messaging/streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines, with development experience in scripting or automation languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Groovy
Experience designing and supporting relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) within distributed platform environments
Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and performance visibility solutions, and leveraging observability data to troubleshoot and optimize system reliability
Knowledge of identity and access management (IdAM) technologies, including Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC, and applying zero-trust principles in secure environments
Experience supporting automated testing strategies and secure software delivery, including functional and security validation within CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with customer security requirements and compliance processes in classified, regulated, or mission-critical environments
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex system issues across infrastructure and application layers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document architectures and explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience integrating enterprise workflow, ticketing, or automation platforms (e.g., ServiceNow or custom-built solutions) within secure, mission-critical environments
Experience designing or supporting event-driven architectures and distributed systems patterns in cloud-native environments
Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies beyond AWS, including Azure or other enterprise cloud providers
Experience optimizing cloud environments for performance, cost, scalability, and resiliency in regulated or classified settings
Experience integrating virtualized, edge, or streamed application environments within secure infrastructure architectures
Familiarity with enterprise-scale architecture governance, systems integration frameworks, or model-based engineering environments in large government programs
Demonstrated ability to contribute at a system-of-systems level, understanding dependencies across cloud services, infrastructure, security controls, and application layers
Company
Modern Government Solutions (MGS)
At Modern Government Solutions (MGS), we deliver mission-critical solutions that empower the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal agencies to achieve operational success.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brittany Wells
Chief Executive Officer
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