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Wyetech

Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 28020

Wyetech • US
GoPython Hybrid
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At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
 
We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team.

#LI-KB2 #Mid-Senior Level

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

  • The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.  
  • The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.  
  • Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance.
  • 9+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Augusta, GA office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

     

     

     

     

     



    • Required Technical Skills

    • Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
    • Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.)
    • Experience with programming skills in languages like Python or Go.
    • Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    Desired Technical Skills

    • Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc..) is a plus.
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.)
    • Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
    • Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc)
    • DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer. 
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    The Benefits Package

  • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. 
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    Additional benefits include:
  • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
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    Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
  • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

    • Company Environment & Perks

  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 
  • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 
  • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
  • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 
  • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.
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