Platform Engineer

Digital Cloak is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to join our team and assist in evaluating and modernizing our customer's network infrastructure. The Platform Engineer will have a deep understanding of the Microsoft Ecosystem (active directory, Azure services, etc.) and virtual infrastructure (VMware, Oracle, Java, etc.), and will work with other IT professionals (cybersecurity engineers, network engineers, etc.) to plan and modernize a large Government network. This is largely a planning and advisory role, and does not require the employee to provide emergency response on nights or weekends. We are looking for a professional who enjoys tackling technical challenges, working collaboratively, and leading cybersecurity initiatives.
Digital Cloak cultivates an inclusive work environment and invests in each employee, enabling and encouraging our staff members to continue learning and developing new skillsets. We emphasize out-of-the-box thinking and a continued interest in advancing each employee’s career goals. We truly value our employees and offer a relaxed but professional work environment, flexible work schedules, teleworking opportunities, safe/sanitary working conditions, and highly competitive benefits including support for position-relevant training and certifications.

Essential Functions

• Advise on and implement modernization efforts for a large Government network.
• Provide expert recommendations based in a thorough understanding of Microsoft environments.
• Work with a team to design state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products while ensuring overall network effectiveness and functionality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and Microsoft best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and network engineering staff to design for optimal network performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep understanding of (network and cloud) Microsoft environments.
• Solid understanding of Linux environments and virtual infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with network modernization efforts.
• Understanding of coming Microsoft changes that will affect future network environments (the next decade).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Education, Certifications / Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of demonstrated experience with systems engineering in a Microsoft environment.
• Relevant certifications from Microsoft.

Preferred Education, Certifications / Licenses, Related Experience

• Experience working with and providing advisory services to senior Government personnel.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• 3-4 years of demonstrated experience with Linux and virtual environments.

Physical Job Requirements

• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time.
• This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors.

Clearance Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Current active DoD SECRET clearance is required.

Primary Work Location(s)

• This is a hybrid position. On-site work will be performed at the customer's facility in Stafford, VA. Employee must live within a 45 minute drive of customer's facility.

Travel Requirements

• This position has travel requirements up to 10%.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disability Specifications

• Digital Cloak will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Digital Cloak is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.