Sr. Platform Engineer III (6888)

Title: Sr. Platform Engineer III (6888) Location: Washington, DC

As a Sr. Platform Engineer III, you'll provide platform engineering expertise for containerized environments supporting mission-critical workloads, designing and operating Kubernetes platforms while contributing immediately within a disciplined Agile delivery model.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government. Participate in Agile execution, planning, and continuous improvement activities.
• Design and operate Kubernetes and container platforms supporting mission-critical workloads. Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex environments.
• Communicate platform status, risks, and technical decisions clearly to stakeholders. Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and professionalism.
• Use creativity and engineering judgment to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related; relevant experience may substitute.
• Certification to satisfy DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, or CISSP).
• 6+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Platform Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer; including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with designing, building, and maintaining container orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tooling (e.g., Rancher, Helm, Docker, Cilium, Rook, Ceph, MinIO, S3, or PortWorx).
• Experience deploying, managing, and operating container runtimes, orchestration tooling, and supporting services; and experience leading or assisting in design and implementation of complex integrated container platforms.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, container build processes, and infrastructure automation.
• Experience ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of containerized environments in enterprise or mission-critical settings.
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.

This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

SALARY RANGE:  $165,000 - $285,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses