Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 28480 at hiitechnic

Seniority in posting: Mid

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Columbia, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: May 14, 2026

Summary from listing

Enlighten is hiring a Cloud Platform Engineer to develop custom software components, integrate open-source code, and design and operate cloud-based infrastructure. The role requires AWS infrastructure experience, Python or Go programming, Kubernetes, Ansible, Linux, shell scripting, and strong problem-solving skills. It is a hybrid position requiring an average of 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office, with a U.S. Government security clearance processed for the candidate.

Required Skills

AWS
Python
Go
Kubernetes
Ansible
Linux
Shell/Bash
Infrastructure as Code
CI/CD

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a master's degree in a related field with zero years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with six years of relevant experience.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, and storage layers such as Ceph, Rook, or Longhorn.
Experience programming in Python or Go.
Experience with Linux systems, networks, security, applications, and shell scripting.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with DISA's Big Data Platform or other big data systems.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of agile software development and standard software development tools.
Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Maven, and virtualization.
DoD 8140/8570 compliance certifications may be required as directed by the customer.