Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.
Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
We are seeking a mission-driven Platform Engineer to deliver the next evolution of U.S. Government cyber operations. This is a purpose-filled position for those seeking to make a meaningful impact. Join an elite team developing the critical infrastructure for a next-generation, distributed cyber network operations platform. Our mission is to design, deploy, and scale offensive capabilities that fundamentally change how the U.S. Government conducts operations in cyberspace. Your contributions will directly shape the operational edge of the nation’s most advanced missions.
Key Responsibilities- Drive end-to-end systems engineering efforts across modern, secure, and flexible infrastructure stacks, spanning on-premises deployments and cloud-native platforms.
- Work at the intersection of hardware integration, infrastructure orchestration, secure systems configuration, and bespoke operational tools.
- Design and deploy scalable infrastructure to support distributed cyber operations.
- Ensure the reliability, performance, and rigorous security of all platform environments in accordance with mission standards.
- 5-10+ years of experience in systems engineering with a foundation in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or equivalent (or a related technical degree).
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
- Deep mastery of Linux administration (Ubuntu, RHEL) and familiarity with Windows/virtualized platforms.
- Expertise in secure routing protocols and network integration (BGP, OSPF, VPNs) and hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Current CCNA certification (or ability to obtain one within 90 days).
- Proficiency in modern DevSecOps, GitOps, and containerization (Docker, Podman) and Infrastructure as Code utilities (Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform).
- Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in classified environments.
- Exposure to DoD/federal cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and NIST 800-53.
- Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain and advanced threat detection.
- Experience writing automated tests for infrastructure components.
- Willingness to travel (CONUS/OCONUS) up to 25% annually for mission support, and comfortable working in SAPF/SCIF environments.
- Azure experience and/or relevant cloud certifications.
Salary Range: $126,000 - $345,000
Skills Required
- 5-10+ years systems engineering experience in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or related technical degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
- Deep mastery of Linux administration (Ubuntu, RHEL) and familiarity with Windows/virtualized platforms.
- Expertise in secure routing protocols and network integration (BGP, OSPF, VPNs).
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Current CCNA certification (or ability to obtain one within 90 days).
- Proficiency in DevSecOps, GitOps, and containerization (Docker, Podman).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code utilities (Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform).
- Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in classified environments.
- Exposure to DoD/federal cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and NIST 800-53.
- Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain and advanced threat detection.
- Experience writing automated tests for infrastructure components.
- Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 25% annually and work in SAPF/SCIF environments.
- Azure experience and/or relevant cloud certifications.
Clarity Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clarity and has not been reviewed or approved by Clarity.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong, with multiple references to “good” or “excellent” compensation. Salary snapshots for engineering and platform roles depict robust pay across multiple seniority levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental‑health support and wellness programs. The breadth of core offerings indicates comprehensive health support for individuals and families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions cover company holidays, PTO, and defined leaves such as parental, bereavement, and jury duty. This range of leave types supports common personal and family needs.
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What We Do
Clarity Innovations designs, develops, and deploys force-enhancing software that links human ingenuity to powerful computing and makes our country and our world a better, safer place. Our principles of servant leadership, mutual respect, and technological excellence enable us to thrive on the challenges of the digital frontline. Clarity is focused on helping the Government redefine its relationship with technology by encouraging the use of DevSecOps and Agile methodologies, small-teams constructs, and process automation. To create an atmosphere that embraces the challenges inherent in progress, we honor creativity and curiosity, supporting exploration and growth with modern tech stacks and methodologies. We are as much a family as we are a team, collectively engineering technology that improves the lives and work of the people who use it. We empower our people with the tools, training, and vision they need to outperform the competition.
