We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join a secure, compliant enterprise platform team, delivering infrastructure for mission-critical workloads.
This role sits at the front of the platform lifecycle, combining technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities. The engineer will support customer onboarding, solution scoping, and delivery of compute environments aligned with security and compliance requirements.
This is a high-impact role requiring both technical depth and clear communication with customers and internal teams.
Customer Engagement, Solution Delivery & Onboarding
Participate in customer discussions to understand needs and requirements
Translate requirements into clear, build-ready specifications
Provide guidance on access, usage, and expectations
Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps early in the process
Manage multiple efforts with strong follow-through
Standardize documentation and communication where possible
Technical Coordination
Act as the bridge between customers and engineering teams
Ensure requirements are clearly communicated to build teams
Identify and resolve gaps between requested and delivered configurations
Coordinate with Security, Networking, and Infrastructure teams
Support troubleshooting across Windows, virtualization, networking, storage, and security.
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Strong experience with Windows systems engineering (primary requirement)
Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server/Windows client.
Working knowledge of infrastructure domains (networking, virtualization, storage, security)
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
PowerShell/scripting or other automation experience.
Experience working across multiple teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams with attention to detail
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with FIPS-199, NIST SP800-53 rev.4, NIST SP800-171, or DISA STIGs
CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred)
Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., CMMC)
Exposure to automation or infrastructure-as-code
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams with attention to detail
Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment
Active Secret Clearance
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- None
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Secret
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$122,400 - $153,000 - $183,600 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
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