Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Duration: 6 month Contract

Location: Kansas City, MO or Chicago, IL

Description

The Platform Engineer will design, develop, and deploy complex infrastructure operating platforms and solutions while providing technical expertise to clients and internal teams. This position will create and implement platforms that manage and support various software applications and processes. The Platform Engineer will partner with cross‑functional teams to implement enterprise and software solutions based on our clients core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Design, develop and deploy complex infrastructure and network solutions.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts to optimize infrastructure management.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to design and deploy automation scripts and enterprise software solutions to optimize infrastructure management.
• Monitor the security and compliance of all assigned infrastructure solution systems and network infrastructure.
• Resolve complex technical issues, including system outages.
• Develop and deploy new software and test applications.
• Develop and deploy infrastructure and network systems.
• Respond to security incidents and provide remediation guidance.
• Participate in the development and deployment of security systems and policies to protect the organization's information.
• Monitor systems from unauthorized access, theft, and damage.
• Analyze security alerts and threats, and respond appropriately to prevent data breaches and other security incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree: in technology, business, or a related field from an accredited program is required and 4 years in infrastructure and network systems design, deployment and management, system engineering, or related experience. Required or applicable years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Experience building cloud infrastructure in GCP. Prefer experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools like Terraform or Pulumi for provisioning resources.
• Experience scripting tasks using Bash, Python, PowerShell, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with Git and workflows for reviewing and releasing code.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, DNS, and Certificate management.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and tools for building and deploying application code.
• Experience deploying and supporting containerized workloads.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to work methodically and analytically in a problem‑solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building and collaboration.
• Experience with security systems and policies and experience in vulnerability management and remediation.
• Experience with cloud technologies, automation scripts and infrastructure management.