Platform Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Platform Infrastructure Engineer with a TS/SCI to Join a cutting-edge satellite communications company that’s redefining how space systems operate. As a Platform Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of building and scaling secure, cloud-native infrastructure that powers mission-critical space applications. This is a high-impact role where your technical leadership will directly influence national security, global connectivity, and the future of aerospace innovation.

Responsibilities of the Platform Infrastructure Engineer:

• Architect and manage Kubernetes-based platforms supporting real-time, distributed microservices.
• Build scalable, resilient infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC tools.
• Collaborate with software teams to deploy and optimize Python-based microservices.
• Implement robust monitoring and observability using New Relic, DataDog, Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, etc.
• Make strategic decisions on cloud-native vs. self-hosted deployments across AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
• Design and troubleshoot networking (VPNs, NLB/ALBs, TLS, HTTPS, CDN).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred).
• Engineer high-performance APIs, databases, caching systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Apply cloud security best practices and optimize for cost-efficiency.
• Manage identity and access control using Auth0 or Okta.
• Use Git/GitHub for version control and team collaboration.
  
  

Responsibilities of the Platform Infrastructure Engineer:

• 3 years in DevOps, platform, or infrastructure engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and automation.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience with cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to deployment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  
  

Compensation for the Platform Infrastructure Engineer include:

• Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
  
  

Keywords: Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, Python, DevOps, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, AWS, Azure, GCP, cloud-native architecture, containerization, serverless, microservices, distributed systems, monitoring tools, New Relic, DataDog, Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, VPN, NLB, ALB, TLS, HTTPS, CDN, API design, NoSQL, relational databases, caching systems, event-driven architecture, Unix/Linux, cloud security, cost optimization, Auth0, Okta, Git, version control, TS/SCI clearance, platform engineering, reliability engineering, systems engineering, automation, technical troubleshooting, software resilience, cross-functional collaboration.