CTG is seeking to fill a Platform Engineer opening for our client in Columbia, MD. Location: Columbia, MD (remote) Duration: Permanent placement Duties: Serve as a strong systems integrator with a focus on enhancing, optimizing, and increasing robustness of existing code bases. Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications. Leverage infrastructure as code to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in AWS cloud environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure stability, security, and scalability of deployed platforms. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills: Proficiency in Python or Go for software development. Strong knowledge of Linux systems, hosts, networks, and applications, including shell scripting (Shell/Bash). Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (or vendor flavors). Expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure management. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experience: Security Clearance: A current Secret U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required. 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR 3 years with a Master’s; OR High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab-CI, Jenkins, Travis-CI, etc.) preferred. Familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or similar Big Data systems (Cloudera, Hortonworks, MapR, etc.) is a plus. Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible. Experience with virtualization technologies (oVirt, Proxmox, VMware, etc.). Understanding of agile methodologies and common development tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab). Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (or equivalent experience as described above). Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Nicole Shaw at Nicole.Shaw@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $129,000–$208,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.