Platform Engineer

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Overview

This program focuses on the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven system designed to support cyber operations through enhanced infrastructure decision-making processes, optimized resource allocation, and operational risk management within complex digital environments. This initiative focuses on automating the end-to-end process of planning and executing offensive cyber missions based on risk informed, data-driven decision making. The program also emphasizes agility and efficiency, enabling rapid development, deployment, and collaboration on mission-critical projects while maintaining compliance with federal standards and guidelines for classified operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in architectural discussions and lead design of Kubernetes-based GitOps deployments
• Develop robust and high-quality software, putting the user’s requirements first and always driving towards a working product on time 
• Build and integrate automated testing into the product’s codebase
• Facilitate delivery and deployment of operational capabilities

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands-on experience in a Software Engineering or similar full-time position.)
• Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
• Thrives in a high-trust, adaptable team environment
• Proficient with CI/CD Pipeline-based GitOps deployments
• Proficient with Kubernetes cluster lifecycle (deployment, troubleshooting, scaling)
• Proficient with container orchestration using Kubernetes (K8s)
• Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)
• Proficient with Infrastructure as Code Utilities (e.g., Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform)
• Proficient in Linux-based development environments (e.g., Ubuntu, RedHat Enterprise Linux, or derivatives)
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Internet-disconnected systems
• Experience writing Automated Tests (e.g., unit tests, acceptance tests, system/integration tests)
• Experience providing daily guidance and oversight to other engineers
• Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities
• Experience leading communications with customers and end-users 
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Experience with a version control code repository, such as GitLab
• Experience with Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) utilities

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain
• Experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework
• Experience writing code in a general-purpose language such as Python or GoLang

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.