Platform Engineer

Overview

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. 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 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 is an individual contributor role that may include informal mentorship and peer collaboration responsibilities. Job Details

Requisition : 1158 Job Title : Platform Engineer Location : Doha, Qatar Clearance Level : Active DoD - Secret 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. Qualifications

Required Certifications

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 Skills

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of experience operating containerized services in production on Kubernetes or Cloud Foundry. 2+ years troubleshooting software outages in mission-critical or enterprise environments. 2+ years supporting platform services using cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) or local virtualization (e.g., vSphere). 2+ years in DevOps, Platform Ops, or Site Reliability Engineering roles with an emphasis on automation and reliability. 2+ years managing IAM operations and access lifecycle controls in compliance-driven environments. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or BASH for automation and system management. Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP / IP, DNS, HTTP) and hands-on experience with Linux system administration. Demonstrated understanding of cloud-native design patterns, microservices architecture, and delivery pipelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for asynchronous coordination across global teams. Active DoD Secret clearance. Compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE). Preferred Skills

Experience with GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) or service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). Familiarity with observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Experience mentoring junior engineers or participating in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. Demonstrated success in mission-critical, forward-deployed, or high-tempo infrastructure environments. Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD operations. Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions : Normal Platform Engineer on base requirements. Strength Demands : Sedentary with 10 lbs maximum lifting; occasional walking or standing may be required. Physical Requirements : Stand or Sit; Walk; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See. Company

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