The Platform Engineer (Ops Technology Lead) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure platforms within the CASTLE-NET program, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. This role supports application deployment and management, ensures compliance with CASTLE-NET policies, and works closely with IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to optimize platform solutions, automate processes, and provide advanced technical support.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement IT infrastructure platforms
- Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security
- Support application deployment and lifecycle management
- Conduct platform assessments and optimization analysis
- Implement infrastructure automation and orchestration
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities
- Manage platform documentation and technical specifications
- Mentor junior technical staff and provide technical leadership
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in platform engineering or related role
- Expert understanding of platform engineering principles
- Experience with virtualization, containerization, and cloud platforms
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex technical initiatives
- Proficiency in developing comprehensive technical documentation
- Knowledge of data security best practices and compliance
Job Specific Skills
- Infrastructure Platform Design & Implementation
- Virtualization & Containerization Technologies
- Cloud Platform Management (Azure/AWS/GCC)
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
Preferred Skills
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect certification
- FedRAMP and federal compliance knowledge
- Platform assessment and optimization expertise
- CASTLE-NET environment familiarity
