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Senior Platform Engineer

SynergyecpColumbia🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 11, 2026

Quick overview

Salary$150k - $250k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationColumbia, United States
Posted2 months ago
AnsibleComplianceContinuous ImprovementGrafanaPrometheusAgileLinux

Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.
In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Position Overview

The Platform Engineer will help build, test, and maintain the infrastructure and tools to allow for the speedy development and release of software. Work closely with development, and operations teams to automate processes, enhance system reliability, and improve deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with Ansible, and passionate about automation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure platform security, compliance, and adherence to best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and platform-related issues.
  • Design, build, and maintain internal platforms that support application development and deployment.
  • Monitor system performance, reliability, and availability using observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and deployment workflows.

Qualifications

CWIP: IAT Level 1
Tech Experience: Linux
Years of Experience: Degree preferred, at least 10 years of experience

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:
TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Other Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Compensation Spotlight:
For this role, our typical salary range starts at $150,000 and stretches up to $250,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

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