Platform Engineer

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Requisition # : 1278

Position Title : Platform Engineer

Location : Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Doha, Qatar

Clearance : Active DoD Secret clearance required

Certifications : DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE) required

Work Schedule : Willingness to support 2nd or 3rd shift in emergent situations as requested by government.

Program Overview – Platform Engineering Support

This program supports the U.S. Air Force’s AFLCMC / HBBK and the Kessel Run enterprise in delivering resilient, high-availability infrastructure for mission-critical software systems. It provides enterprise-wide platform engineering services at globally distributed secure facilities, including but not limited to Air Operations Centers.

The team’s mission includes operating and evolving classified platform services across multiple environments and classification levels. Engineers provide direct support and incident response in alignment with the customer’s global mission requirements, with personnel deployed across CONUS and OCONUS sites including Air Operations Centers and DoD Data Centers.

The team also partners with the Government to support the transition from hybrid cloud platforms to future-ready, cloud-native environments. This includes consultation on resilient platform architectures, delivery modernization, and continuous reliability improvements aligned with operational priorities.

Role Summary

The Platform Engineer supports mission-critical operations at Al Udeid as part of the U.S. Air Force’s global platform engineering program. This role focuses on the secure operation, modernization, and reliability of infrastructure supporting classified workloads across hybrid and cloud-native environments. Engineers in this position play a key role in implementing resilient, automated platforms, while collaborating across time zones to ensure 24 / 7 support and continuity of operations.

This position reports to an on-site team lead at AUAB and works closely with a globally distributed engineering team. Given the limited overlap in working hours, strong written communication and documentation practices are critical for handoffs, coordination, and maintaining platform reliability across shifts. This is an individual contributor role that may include informal mentorship and peer collaboration responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and maintain enterprise-scale platform services (e.g., Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry) on both private and commercial cloud infrastructure.
• Automate operational tasks, build resilient CI / CD pipelines, and optimize platform performance across hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact software outages and failures in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SRE, Security, Software Engineering) to improve system scalability, observability, and developer experience.
• Actively contribute to team resilience through structured cross-training and knowledge sharing across shifts, locations, and skill areas.
• Develop and maintain IAM (Identity and Access Management) controls for secure platform access.
• Participate in rotating shift coverage to support 24 / 7 mission operations, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Support the development of team documentation, tooling standards, and process improvement efforts.
• Maintain a proactive, mission-partner mindset, acting with ownership and initiative in support of evolving customer needs.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Shift and Location Details

This position is located on‑site at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) in Qatar and requires participation in a rotating shift schedule to ensure continuous 24 / 7 mission support in coordination with our globally distributed Platform team. Candidates must meet CENTCOM travel and medical readiness requirements for the designated OCONUS location. U.S. federal holidays are honored as part of the program’s leave policy and are provided through a flexible accrual system that supports a healthy work‑life balance within the operational schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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