Senior Platform Engineer

Enabling those who protect us—Skyward solves ultra sensitive multi-domain problems that others can't.

Your Impact :

Shape the future of Skyward’s platform by leading the development and maintenance of secure, scalable infrastructure that supports mission-critical national security applications. As a senior team member, you will leverage your expertise to mentor others, drive technical innovation, and ensure seamless deployment of ultra-sensitive, multi-domain cyber-logistics solutions.

This role requires an active Secret or Top Secret (preferred) security clearance.

Where You'll Take Charge :

• Oversee design, scaling, and optimization of multi-domain capabilities, setting standards for robust infrastructure.
• Drive the strategic evolution of platform capabilities, scalability, and tooling while evaluating and integrating emerging technologies.
• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Kubernetes clusters and workloads, with a focus on AWS EKS and Helm.
• Develop advanced Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, ensuring modular, scalable, and secure configurations.
• Oversee CI / CD pipeline design and maintenance, enhancing deployment efficiency with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Argo.
• Implement and automate advanced security controls, including compliance with STIG, SRG, and RMF standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business goals.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Act as a SME for infrastructure challenges, providing guidance to peers and stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for integrating into the platform roadmap.

Your Edge :

Career Growth Potential :

Staff Engineer >

Technology Director >

CTO

Compensation and Benefits :

About Skyward Federal

Skyward Federal solves multi-domain challenges that others can't, primarily supporting national defense. Our mission is to enable those who protect us. We challenge the status quo and ensure our solutions have a meaningful and lasting impact to our clients' missions. We have a flexible, collaborative start-up environment, fostering innovation and teamwork. We prioritize the development of our people, knowing that our success is driven by their talent and dedication.

Skyward Core Values :