Secret Platform Engineer

Post Date

Jul 27, 2026

Location

Aurora,
Colorado

ZIP/Postal Code

80011
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DEN-174145f1-ab24-4029-aa49-769c236d5590

Pay Rate

$130k - $170k (estimate)

Job Description

One of Insight Global's clients is looking for a Platform Engineer to join a mission focused team supporting the modernization, automation, and secure delivery of enterprise software capabilities for the DoD. As a Platform Engineer, you will work hands on with Kubernetes, container platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools to build and maintain the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable software delivery. In this role, you'll partner closely with software developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity teams to enhance platform services, automate operational processes, improve developer workflows, and ensure compliance with DoD security requirements. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to platform strategy, establish engineering best practices, and help drive the adoption of modern DevSecOps capabilities across the organization.

This is an onsite full time position in Colorado Springs, with a pay range of $130K - $170K. Please apply if interested!

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Active Secret Clearance or higher
- Experience supporting DoD environments and working with RMF and/or STIG requirements
- Experience with automation, including Git workflows, package/dependency management, and scripting
- Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines, build automation, package management, and secure software delivery workflows
- Experience with developer and platform tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Harbor, Nexus, Jira, or similar technologies
Experience with containerized applications, including deployment automation using YAML, and with Unix Shell scripting or command-line tooling

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience participating in Agile development teams, ceremonies, and workflows

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.