<p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities of the Platform Infrastructure Engineer:</p> <ul> <li>Architect and manage Kubernetes-based platforms supporting real-time, distributed microservices. </li><li>Build scalable, resilient infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC tools. </li><li>Collaborate with software teams to deploy and optimize Python-based microservices. </li><li>Implement robust monitoring and observability using New Relic, DataDog, Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, etc. </li><li>Make strategic decisions on cloud-native vs. self-hosted deployments across AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP. </li><li>Design and troubleshoot networking (VPNs, NLB/ALBs, TLS, HTTPS, CDN). </li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred). </li><li>Engineer high-performance APIs, databases, caching systems, and event-driven architectures. </li><li>Apply cloud security best practices and optimize for cost-efficiency. </li><li>Manage identity and access control using Auth0 or Okta. </li><li>Use Git/GitHub for version control and team collaboration. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities of the Platform Infrastructure Engineer:</p> <ul> <li>3+ years in DevOps, platform, or infrastructure engineering. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. </li><li>Deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and automation. </li><li>Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Unix/Linux systems. </li><li>Experience with cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipelines. </li><li>Ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to deployment. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. </li></ul> <p>Compensation for the Platform Infrastructure Engineer include:</p> <ul> <li>Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 </li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match </li><li>Unlimited PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays </li></ul> <p>#LI-Rl #LI-HYBRID</p> <p>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.</p>