Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, paid time off, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Platform Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to ensure it remains efficient, scalable, and secure. If you are a motivated and skilled engineer with a passion for building and improving platforms, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
Design and Implement Innovative Solutions: Prototype, develop, and implement new solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities, leveraging tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
Streamline Processes and Mitigate Technical Debt: Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices, create simplified and well-documented processes while working to reduce technical debt by automating day-to-day tasks where possible.
Ensure Security, Scalability, and Reliability: Proactively ensure the platform's security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
Ensure Platform Health: Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance. Leveraging tools such as Grafana and log aggregation.
Optimize Platform Performance: Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
Collaborate for Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
Advise and Brief Government Personnel: Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
10+ years of relevant work experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Required Skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
Basic understanding of software development practices
Preferred Qualifications
Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and cloud-based application deployment
Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
Experience with software such as Argo, Backstage, Coder, Harbor, Grafana, Prometheus, Velero, and Victoria Metrics
Experience with Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
Strong understanding of security, auditing, identity, and access management principles
Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
- Basic understanding of software development practices
Radiance Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as generous, combining ESOP ownership with 401(k) profit sharing to build long-term wealth. A defined vesting schedule and recurring contributions reinforce the reliability of this component.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability. Wellness features such as on-site fitness and structured programs further bolster perceived health support.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful wealth builder, with company stock value growth cited as an upside. Additional vehicles such as cash bonuses and synthetic appreciation rights add to perceived equity value.
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What We Do
Radiance Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned small business prime contractor. Radiance leads the way in developing government and commercial customer-focused solutions. Leveraging its record of technical innovation and operational expertise, Radiance Technologies offers: • Cyber Solutions • Systems Engineering • Technology Development, Production, Testing, and Evaluation • Technology Application • Intelligence Community Support • Government Program Support The company’s 900+ employees in 15+ U.S. and international offices serve customers in the Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the national intelligence community, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other government organizations, and selected commercial customers. Radiance Technologies continues to attract and retain talented motivated employees by being an employee-owned company – founded with the idea of providing an environment, a benefits package, and a stock ownership plan that are second to none. For more information, visit www.radiancetech.com. Radiance Technologies, Inc. – Concepts to Capabilities®
