Motion Recruitment | Jobspring | Workbridge

Platform Engineer

Chicago , Illinois

Hybrid

Direct Hire

$170k - $200k

Are you a Platform Engineer with an emphasis in security compliances? A consulting firm that specializes in building secure, compliant cloud solutions for commercial and government clients is looking to expand their team. They help organizations transition to cloud-native architectures and provide ongoing 24/7 support for mission-critical systems. As they expand their government contracting practice, they're building out AWS GovCloud environments with FedRAMP compliance requirements and looking for a Strong AWS Platform Engineer to bring the team together.

Join this growing team where you'll play a key role in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions for government clients. You'll work hands-on with modern DevOps tools and practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud deployments.


Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS (AWS GovCloud experience highly preferred)
  • Infrastructure as Code implementation with Terraform
  • Kubernetes (K8s) orchestration and management
  • Python and Bash scripting
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog or similar)
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks and secure cloud architectures
  • Consulting or client-facing experience
Desired Skills & Experience
  • FedRAMP compliance and implementation experience
  • AWS GovCloud and/or GCC High (Microsoft Government Cloud) experience
  • Spacelift or similar Terraform automation platforms
  • Vulnerability scanning and security tooling
  • 24/7 production support experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 50% AWS GovCloud infrastructure build-out
  • 30% Security and compliance implementation
  • 20% Terraform/IaC and automation
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-on infrastructure design and implementation
  • 40% Client collaboration and team coordination
The Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Remote work flexibility
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by: Kylie Lenz

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