Platform Engineer (Kubernetes / AI Mission Systems) Remote / Telecommute Jobs
Platform Engineer (Kubernetes / AI-Enabled Mission Systems) Location: Dayton, OH (preferred) | Remote Eligible (CAC Access Required) Clearance: Active TS/SCI Preferred | Secret Eligible for Upgrade | U.S. Citizenship Required Employment Type: Full-Time US Mission Overview Rackner is supporting mission-critical programs within the national security and intelligence community, focused on integrating AI/ML capabilities into operational systems. We are hiring a Platform Engineer to build and operate the cloud-native infrastructure that enables AI systems to deploy, scale, and perform in secure environments. This role ensures AI/ML capabilities move beyond development into real-world operational impact. What You’ll Do Design and operate Kubernetes (K8s) platforms supporting AI/ML workloads Build and manage containerized environments (Docker, Helm) Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Enable data pipelines and ML workflows (ingestion, transformation, lifecycle support) Integrate services into secure, mission-critical systems Implement monitoring and observability (Prometheus, Grafana) Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, production-ready systems Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance OR active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade U.S. citizenship required Experience with Kubernetes in production environments Experience with containerization (Docker, Helm) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Ansible) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices Understanding of distributed systems or microservices architectures Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting AI/ML systems, MLOps, or data pipelines Experience working in classified or secure environments Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar) Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana) Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments) Why This Role Support mission-critical systems tied to national security Build infrastructure that enables AI/ML systems to operate in real environments Work on problems where scale, security, and performance intersect Gain experience across platform engineering, DevSecOps, and AI infrastructure About Rackner Rackner is a software consultancy delivering cloud-native, AI/ML, and DevSecOps solutions across defense, enterprise, and startup environments. We focus on end-to-end system development, helping organizations modernize infrastructure and operationalize advanced capabilities in complex environments. Benefits 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% Competitive PTO Medical, Dental, Vision coverage Life Insurance + Short & Long-Term Disability Paid certifications and professional development Home office & equipment plan Weekly pay schedule What to learn more, apply here: Kubernetes, Platform Engineer, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, MLOps, AI/ML Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, TS/SCI, Cleared Jobs, Distributed Systems, Defense Tech