Platform/Cloud Engineer - Clearance Required

Overview

LMI is seeking a Platform/Cloud Engineer to support the development and deployment of web applications for Army predictive maintenance initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to mission-driven software used across the Army Futures Command enterprise. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment and be self-directed, collaborative, and eager to grow technically.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and platform services to support web applications
• Build and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration and application deployment
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other automation tools
• Create and manage containerized applications using Docker and Helm charts
• Implement infrastructure as code practices for consistent and repeatable deployments
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud resource utilization
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to help grow the team's platform engineering capabilities
• Lead architecture discussions and provide strategic guidance on cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment and DevOps best practices
• Meet with Army managers and representatives in a consultative capacity to discuss infrastructure requirements, security considerations, and technical solutions
• Ensure security best practices and compliance requirements are met across all cloud environments
• Document infrastructure configurations, deployment processes, and operational procedures
• Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team, with demonstrated ability to work in strategic and consultant-oriented environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Percentage of Travel Required: 10%

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
• 5 years' experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• 5 years' experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience with Docker containerization and Helm chart development
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tools
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
• Experience planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level platform infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles or technical mentorship
• Clearance: Active Secret

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS cloud services and architecture
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and management
• Knowledge of Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar)
• Experience deploying and managing applications in classified environments
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks for government systems
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, or similar)
• Knowledge of the Army software development process and its technologies
• Background working in strategic planning or consultant environments supporting government or DoD clients
• Experience integrating machine learning and analytical tools into platform infrastructure
• 7+ years of directly related experience
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Target salary range: $120,000 - 160,000

Disclaimer: 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. 

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