PlatformEngineer - Clearance Required

LMI Government Consulting
Falls Church, Virginia 22042 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 09, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    OverviewLMI, a trusted government contractor with decades of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions, is seeking a driven and innovative Platform Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of IronSled, a DevSecOps product tailored for government-authorized environments. IronSled accelerates software development and deployment in highly regulated environments by meeting stringent federal security requirements. The product streamlines accreditation processes for secure infrastructure within authorized government networks on cloud or on-premise systems.This position requires an active Secret clearance. This position can be performed remotely or hybrid (with occasional on-site work in government-authorized environments).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.ResponsibilitiesEngage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services—from inception and design, deployment, operation, and refinement using an agile methodologySupport services before they go live through activities such as system design consulting, developing software platforms and frameworks, capacity planning, and launch reviewsEmbrace the DevSecOps culture with a commitment to automate what can be automatedMaintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system healthScale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation; evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocityPractice sustainable incident response and actively participate in retrospectivesQualificationsRequired:Minimum of a Secret clearance requiredMinimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field7-10 years' experience as a DevSecOps EngineerMinimum of 5+ years of experience programming in Python. Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasksSystematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of driveUnderstanding of Unix/Linux operating systemsDemonstrated experience building continuous, automated build and deploy pipelinesDemonstrated experience in conditional procedure of build and deploy pipeline based on security scans of source and artifactCapable of working with software development team and platform infrastructure team to provide meaningful guidance to both for code development and deploymentIn-depth knowledge of version control of release artifacts to facilitate upgrade rollout and rollbackStrong understanding of containerization of web applicationsUnderstanding and familiarity with container orchestration engines such as K8s (EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift)Experience with GitLab CI/CDExperience with bash shell scriptingDesired:Agile, Lean, DevOps, Cloud, Security+ or other professional certificationFamiliarity with DoD IT standards and federal security standards strongly desiredKnowledge of the Army software development process and its technologiesHands‑on experience using agile software development methodologiesStrong communication skills and the ability to work well on a cross‑functional agile teamExperience working in a consultant/client environmentTarget salary range: $101,145 - $173,000Disclaimer: 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Job Description

    OverviewLMI, a trusted government contractor with decades of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions, is seeking a driven and innovative Platform Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of IronSled, a DevSecOps product tailored for government-authorized environments. IronSled accelerates software development and deployment in highly regulated environments by meeting stringent federal security requirements. The product streamlines accreditation processes for secure infrastructure within authorized government networks on cloud or on-premise systems.This position requires an active Secret clearance. This position can be performed remotely or hybrid (with occasional on-site work in government-authorized environments).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.ResponsibilitiesEngage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services—from inception and design, deployment, operation, and refinement using an agile methodologySupport services before they go live through activities such as system design consulting, developing software platforms and frameworks, capacity planning, and launch reviewsEmbrace the DevSecOps culture with a commitment to automate what can be automatedMaintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system healthScale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation; evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocityPractice sustainable incident response and actively participate in retrospectivesQualificationsRequired:Minimum of a Secret clearance requiredMinimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field7-10 years' experience as a DevSecOps EngineerMinimum of 5+ years of experience programming in Python. Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasksSystematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of driveUnderstanding of Unix/Linux operating systemsDemonstrated experience building continuous, automated build and deploy pipelinesDemonstrated experience in conditional procedure of build and deploy pipeline based on security scans of source and artifactCapable of working with software development team and platform infrastructure team to provide meaningful guidance to both for code development and deploymentIn-depth knowledge of version control of release artifacts to facilitate upgrade rollout and rollbackStrong understanding of containerization of web applicationsUnderstanding and familiarity with container orchestration engines such as K8s (EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift)Experience with GitLab CI/CDExperience with bash shell scriptingDesired:Agile, Lean, DevOps, Cloud, Security+ or other professional certificationFamiliarity with DoD IT standards and federal security standards strongly desiredKnowledge of the Army software development process and its technologiesHands‑on experience using agile software development methodologiesStrong communication skills and the ability to work well on a cross‑functional agile teamExperience working in a consultant/client environmentTarget salary range: $101,145 - $173,000Disclaimer: 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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