About this opportunity
Footbridge Federal lists this Mid-Level Platform Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Design, build, and support cloud-native application platforms within AWS environments.
Create and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless application and infrastructure delivery.
Manage containerized workloads using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes.
Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using Terraform.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure, containers, and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability and security.
Support application workflows that utilize Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Minimum Qualifications
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Professional experience in platform engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or software development.
Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Experience writing infrastructure as code using Terraform.
Strong scripting and automation skills, along with version control (Git).
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and architecture principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing production Kubernetes environments, specifically Amazon EKS.
Familiarity with integrating LLMs (such as ChatGPT or Claude) and developing GenAI-enabled applications.
Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or AI agent patterns.
Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical cloud systems.
Required Skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Professional experience in platform engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or software development.
Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Experience writing infrastructure as code using Terraform.
Strong scripting and automation skills, along with version control (Git).
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and architecture principles.
Preferred Skills
Experience managing production Kubernetes environments, specifically Amazon EKS.
Familiarity with integrating LLMs (such as ChatGPT or Claude) and developing GenAI-enabled applications.
Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or AI agent patterns.
Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical cloud systems.
Security Clearance
Level: TS/SCI
Work Arrangement: On-site
Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
Hiring process
Recruiter Review
Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.
Interview
Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.
Offer
When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.
About Footbridge
Mission
Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.
Culture
Mission Context Matters
Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.
Small-Team Accountability
The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.
Growth With Technical Credibility
Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.
Benefits & why work here
Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
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Who can apply
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