Sr. Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

Mindbank Consulting Group is seeking a cleared Senior Platform Engineer in San Diego, CA, to support the development and operation of secure, scalable platform environments for AI/ML, analytics, autonomous systems, and other mission-focused applications. • Location: San Diego, CA - 100% onsite, five days per week • Compensation: $165,000–$220,000, based on relevant experience and skills • Clearance: active Top Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI eligible or active TS/SCI preferred. No dual citizenship. • Application note: This opportunity is open to direct applicants only.

Mindbank does not engage with third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. This is a senior hands-on platform engineering role involving AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes/ OpenShift, infrastructure as code, containers, DevSecOps, cloud security, and distributed systems. The engineer will work across cloud infrastructure, platform services, data flows, and application environments to build and maintain reliable systems in secure government environments.

The position requires someone who can work comfortably across architecture, implementation, troubleshooting, security, and operational concerns, while also collaborating with software engineers, AI/ML teams, and other technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities • Design, build, configure, and maintain secure and scalable cloud and platform environments supporting AI/ML, analytics, and autonomous systems. • Develop and maintain infrastructure in AWS GovCloud and other secure government cloud environments. • Build and support containerized environments using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift. • Implement infrastructure as code and automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. • Support secure data flows and platform services across cloud, on-premises, and other distributed environments. • Develop and maintain DevSecOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines, automated configuration, testing, security scanning, and deployment. • Apply DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs, vulnerability management, secure configuration, and system hardening. • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud, network, container, and application environments. • Evaluate platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost, and recommend improvements. • Work with software engineering and AI/ML teams to provide the infrastructure and platform capabilities required by their applications. • Participate in architecture discussions, technical planning, design reviews, and technical decision-making. • Document platform architecture, configurations, processes, and operational procedures. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers. • Adapt and integrate open-source technologies and platform components for secure government environments.

Required Qualifications • U.S.

Citizenship required - No dual citizenship. • Active Top Secret security clearance required - TS/SCI eligible or active TS/SCI preferred. • Travel & Passport - 15%, CONUS and OCONUS - Current Passport Required. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. • Significant experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps/DevSecOps, cloud architecture, or distributed systems. • Strong hands-on experience with AWS, preferably including AWS GovCloud. • Strong experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift and containerized environments. • Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and automation, including Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. • Experience developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. • Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, storage, compute, security, and monitoring. • Experience securing and hardening systems in regulated or government environments. • Experience with DoD cybersecurity practices, STIGs, vulnerability management, and secure configuration. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud, networking, containers, and distributed systems. • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications • AWS Solutions Architect certification • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification • Experience with AWS GovCloud and other DoD cloud environments • Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration • Experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms • Experience with CloudWatch, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and Kibana • Experience with VPC, TCP/IP, TLS, and other networking technologies • Experience with Airflow, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other distributed data and messaging technologies • Experience adapting open-source technologies for secure government or restricted environments • Experience with AI/ML platforms, analytics environments, or autonomous systems • Experience supporting DoD, Navy, military, intelligence, or other government mission systems • Familiarity with technologies such as Domino, Tobias, or Fiddler Our Client’s Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Employer-paid dental and vision premiums • 401(k) and profit sharing, with employer contributions increasing with tenure • Flexible time off (FTO) after six months • Tuition assistance up to $10,000 per year or student loan repayment assistance up to $5,000 per year • All-expenses-paid certification training • Disability and life insurance • Health and wellness benefits, including fitness reimbursement • Therapy and telehealth resources • One-on-one financial planning • Employee referral bonuses • Annual performance reviews and regular performance raises As an

Equal Opportunity Employer, Mindbank is committed to a diverse workforce and we seek the most qualified candidate for each opening without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.