Manager, Platform Engineering

In this role, you will lead a team of dedicated Platform Engineers, driving technical strategy and hands-on execution of implementation, optimization, and maintenance of IT systems. This role encompasses technical expertise in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, hardware setup, installation, configuration, and secure network integration. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in systems lifecycle management, cybersecurity, performance tuning, and cross-functional collaboration in support of mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Platform Engineers, including code/design reviews, sprint prioritization, unblocking engineers, and mentoring; Automate edge provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or custom deployment pipelines; Develop scripts and automation tools to enhance system management, provisioning, and deployment tasks; Implement monitoring and observability for distributed edge clusters to ensure uptime, performance, and security; Monitor system performance and capacity metrics; analyze logs and trends to anticipate and resolve system issues proactively; Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts; Work with developers to optimize workloads for deployment at edge locations (e.g., containerized applications, AI/ML inference); Build CI/CD pipelines for remote software updates and over-the-air deployments to edge nodes; Ensure infrastructure resilience and redundancy, including failover and disaster recovery at edge sites; Optimize resource usage to handle power, cooling, and bandwidth constraints; Support secure remote management and compliance for distributed systems; Manage system security, access controls, and user permissions across diverse platforms; Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and capacity expansions; Act as a senior technical liaison among customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders; Lead the team in design, deployment, and management of edge infrastructure at remote sites, including compute, storage, and networking components; Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, processes, and lifecycle changes; Install, configure, and upgrade operating systems, enterprise applications, and middleware services

Requirements

Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (only US citizens are eligible); Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline; 3+ years hands-on experience deploying and managing on-prem or edge computing environments with distributed nodes; Deep understanding of systems administration and networking fundamentals across Linux, Windows, and/or virtualized platforms; Strong background in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, OpenShift); Knowledge of secure routing protocols and networking for distributed systems, including VPNs, SD-WAN, and firewalls; Proficiency in automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Bash, PowerShell etc.); Strong problem-solving skills for hardware, software, and network-related issues; Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for distributed deployments; Comfortable working onsite in Herndon 3–4 days per week; Willingness and eligibility to travel OCONUS up to 10-20% annually; Willingness and eligibility to travel CONUS 5% annually

Nice to have

Experience with edge-specific hardware (industrial PCs, IoT gateways, ruggedized servers); Knowledge of resource-constrained environments (limited bandwidth, power, or intermittent connectivity); Understanding of security for remote sites (zero-trust networking, remote attestation); Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in secure or classified environments; Experience implementing observability solutions for monitoring hardware, VMs, and on-prem services (using Prometheus, Grafana, etc); Exposure to DoD or federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs); Exposure to advanced threat detection, incident response, and network forensics; Hands-on experience with load balancers, WAN optimization, and systems segmentation strategies; Current Top Secret security clearance SCI eligibility; Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain; Experience writing Automated Tests (e.g., unit tests, acceptance tests, system/integration tests)

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses; Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; Substantial paid time off and holidays; Flexible work arrangements where possible; Range of income protection benefits