Sr. Platform Engineer III (6365)

<p>As <strong>Sr. Platform Engineer III</strong>, you'll provide platform engineering expertise for containerized environments supporting mission-critical workloads, designing and operating Kubernetes platforms while contributing immediately within a disciplined Agile delivery model.</p> <p>We know that you can’t have great <a href="https://www.metrostar.com/">technology services</a> without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are <strong>obsessed </strong>with<strong> </strong>our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.</p> <p>If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government.</li> <li>Design and operate Kubernetes and container platforms supporting mission-critical workloads.</li> <li>Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.</li> <li>Ensure platform scalability, reliability, performance, and security.</li> <li>Participate in Agile execution, planning, and continuous improvement activities.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex environments.</li> <li>Communicate platform status, risks, and technical decisions clearly to stakeholders.</li> <li>Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and professionalism.</li> <li>Use creativity and engineering judgment to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need to succeed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.</li> <li>Required technical certifications include Certified Kubernetes Administrator and Terraform Associate.</li> <li>Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 451 System Administrator work role, such as Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, or CISSP.</li> <li>6+ years of experience in systems or DevOps engineering, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining container orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes or OpenShift.</li> <li>Hands-on experience ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of containerized environments in enterprise or mission-critical set