Senior Principal Platform Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Herndon, VA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Develop and manage scalable systems and DevOps practices across cloud-native and on-premises environments, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring secure infrastructure management.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Position Overview

This position is part of a dynamic team at the forefront of prototyping infrastructure designs to support the next generation of cyber network operations. In this role, you will contribute to developing a platform that simplifies complex infrastructure management across cloud-native and on-premises environments. Your work will involve architecting scalable systems, implementing GitOps workflows for version-controlled and automated operations, and designing declarative interfaces. The goal is to create tools and processes that bridge the gap between development and operations, enhancing productivity and reliability in diverse infrastructure settings.The role presents unique opportunities, such as regular customer interaction to iterate, streamline, and multiply platform capabilities to meet customer objectives of broad deployment and exceptional flexibility. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the design of Kubernetes-based GitOps deployments
  • Contribute to the designing and implementation of pipelines
  • Ensure OCI hardening of container images lifecycle
  • Manage the chain of custody of container signature lifecycle provenance
  • Communicate through thoughtful and thorough design documents for new initiatives.
  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure cloud solutions aligned with overall product vision
  • Build and integrate automated testing into the product’s code base
  • Facilitate delivery and deployment of operational capabilities
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams to ensure project success
Qualifications
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands-on experience in a Software Engineering or similar full-time position.)
  • Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
  • Thrives in a high-trust, adaptable team environment
  • Experience using CNCF technologies such as envoy, spinnaker, Istio, Keycloak, minio etc.
  • Proficient in CNCF container networking ingress and egress
  • Proficient with CI/CD Pipeline-based GitOps deployments
  • Proficient with container orchestration using Kubernetes (K8s) and cluster lifecycle (deployment, troubleshooting, scaling)
  • Proficient deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters on major cloud platforms, particularly Azure and AWS
  • Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)
  • Proficient with Infrastructure as Code Utilities (e.g., Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform)
  • Proficient in Linux-based development environments (e.g., Ubuntu, RedHat Enterprise Linux, or derivatives)
  • Experience implementing modern DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, IaC, GitOps) in production deployment workflows
  • Experience providing daily guidance and oversight to other engineers
  • Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities
  • Experience leading communications with customers and end-users 
  • Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues
  • Experience with a version control code repositories, such as GitLab
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current Top Secret security clearance SCI eligibility
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
  • Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain
  • Experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework
  • Experience writing Automated Tests (e.g., unit tests, acceptance tests, system/integration tests)
  • Expertise in Cluster API and multi K8s cluster management using Liqo.io
  • Experience using crossplane.io for Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
  • Proficient in Open Policy Agent (OPA) policy management
  • Proficient in Security Controls as Code (OSCAL etc.)
  • Proficient in Software bill of materials (SBOM)
  • Proficient in Software Supply Management to ensure attestation of code lifecycle
  • Experience writing code in a general-purpose language such as Python, Go or Rust
We are 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 veteran status.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Crossplane
Docker
Envoy
Gitops
Istio
Keycloak
Kubernetes
Linux
Minio
Podman
Pulumi
Spinnaker
Terraform
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
79 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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.

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