MetroStar Systems, LLC
Sr. Platform Architect III (5380)
MetroStar Systems, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
As a
Sr. Platform Architect III,
you'll have 10 years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, building, and maintaining robust and scalable infrastructure solutions with containers and Kubernetes. The successful candidate will lead a team of Platform Engineers and play a critical hands-on role in architecting, deploying, and managing our customer's core platform, ensuring its availability, performance, and security.
We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are
obsessed
with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you'll do:
Lead planning, development, and deployment of platform components and servicesEvaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks to optimize platform performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery.Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively optimize systems for maximum efficiency.Manage cloud-based infrastructure and orchestration tools to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.Drive security best practices throughout the platform, implementing measures to safeguard data, applications, and services.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to minimize downtime.
What you'll need to succeed:
Active TS//SCI clearance with CI Poly.Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Platform Architect, Technical Lead or similar role.Expert-level hands-on experience architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available, scalable, and secure platform architectures at scale, in the cloud and on-premise, across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.Proficiency in AWS with a deep understanding of cloud services and networking.Expert hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes; specifically experience with OpenShift is highly preferred.Strong expertise with service mesh technology and tools such as GreyMatter and Istio.Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex system issues.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.One or more relevant certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or AWS Solution Architect Associate, with Kubernetes certifications highly preferred.
Like we said,
we are
big fans of our people. That's why
we offer
a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge.
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you're excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! - The MetroStar People & Culture Team
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Sr. Platform Architect III,
you'll have 10 years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, building, and maintaining robust and scalable infrastructure solutions with containers and Kubernetes. The successful candidate will lead a team of Platform Engineers and play a critical hands-on role in architecting, deploying, and managing our customer's core platform, ensuring its availability, performance, and security.
We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are
obsessed
with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you'll do:
Lead planning, development, and deployment of platform components and servicesEvaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks to optimize platform performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery.Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively optimize systems for maximum efficiency.Manage cloud-based infrastructure and orchestration tools to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.Drive security best practices throughout the platform, implementing measures to safeguard data, applications, and services.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to minimize downtime.
What you'll need to succeed:
Active TS//SCI clearance with CI Poly.Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Platform Architect, Technical Lead or similar role.Expert-level hands-on experience architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available, scalable, and secure platform architectures at scale, in the cloud and on-premise, across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.Proficiency in AWS with a deep understanding of cloud services and networking.Expert hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes; specifically experience with OpenShift is highly preferred.Strong expertise with service mesh technology and tools such as GreyMatter and Istio.Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex system issues.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.One or more relevant certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or AWS Solution Architect Associate, with Kubernetes certifications highly preferred.
Like we said,
we are
big fans of our people. That's why
we offer
a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge.
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you're excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! - The MetroStar People & Culture Team
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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