--- title: 'Infrastructure Engineer at Gallatin' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/infrastructure-engineer-gallatin-el-segundo-ecfepxt25pk3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Infrastructure Engineer at Gallatin - **Company:** Gallatin - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Compensation:** $80k–$210k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-06-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/gallatin/ac503640-8392-408c-a821-89f80eb7a167/application **Skills:** Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, Go, Python, Rust, TypeScript, Identity Management, Network Segmentation, Secrets Management, CVE Remediation, STIG Implementation, Audit Prep, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government > The Infrastructure Engineer builds and operates secure, cloud-native platforms for defense logistics, including Kubernetes clusters and edge appliances. The role involves embedding security into systems, managing compliance audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure platform reliability and... ## Job description ## ABOUT GALLATIN At Gallatin, we are rebuilding defense logistics for the warfighters of the United States and allied forces. We take an AI-first approach to improve defense readiness through software products that streamline and modernize logistics operations from factory to foxhole and result in better decisions and outcomes. We believe that you won't change the world by phoning it in and as such we work in-office in one of our core engineering locations: El Segundo, CA; Austin, TX, Washington DC, San Francisco, CA ## ABOUT THE ROLE The Infrastructure team owns the platform that delivers Navigator to the warfighters who depend on it. Our charter spans Kubernetes clusters in commercial and government cloud, application streaming for thin-client users on classified networks, a unified artifact pipeline that signs and ships the same builds to every environment we operate, and air-gapped appliances at forward sites where Contested Logistics is a daily reality, not a slide. We're hiring an Infrastructure Engineer who builds security into the systems they operate rather than treating it as a separate workstream. You'll architect, build, and run the platform end to end — writing RFCs and PRDs, reviewing and writing production code alongside Product and Engineering teammates, and owning the outcome when it ships. The work cuts across cloud-native deployments, edge appliances, data platforms, and the application streaming layer that puts Navigator on classified environments. You'll partner with our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leads and mission owners on STIGs, CVE remediation, audit prep, and the controls work that lets us operate in environments such as IL5, IL6, and JWICS. Success means a platform that stays up under real operational load, ships trusted artifacts to every profile we run, and passes audits without fire drills. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO ## BUILD AND OPERATE THE PLATFORM - Design, develop, test, iterate, and deploy secure production systems across cloud-native and edge appliance deployments - Own end-to-end infrastructure outcomes for one or more critical programs or priority infrastructure initiatives - Harden the artifact pipeline so the same signed builds run in commercial cloud, single-tenant high-side, and air-gapped appliance deployments - Run production Kubernetes across commercial and government cloud — operators, networking, storage, and multi-cluster operations that hold up under operational load - Keep the platform reliable through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting, and own the response when something breaks ## SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE AS A DAILY DISCIPLINE - Embed application and infrastructure security into the systems you build — identity, network segmentation, secrets management, and CVE remediation as part of the work, not a phase at the end - Partner with GRC and mission owners on STIG implementation, audit prep, and the controls work that keeps us operating in IL5, IL6, and JWICS environments - Maintain an audit-ready posture between formal assessment cycles, so authorization is a steady state rather than a fire drill ## COLLABORATE ACROSS DISCIPLINES - Embed with cross-functional teams and advise on infrastructure, security, and deployment best practices that hold up in production - Work closely with Product and Engineering on RFCs, PRDs, and production code — you contribute to the systems you operate - Contribute to engineering best practices: code reviews, documentation, and continuously improving CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows while keeping Developer Experience at the forefront ## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR People request you by name because you bias toward action. You're a problem-solver by nature who genuinely cares about the mission and the outcome. You operate without hand-holding — you read a problem, weigh the tradeoffs, and move. Sometimes those tradeoffs have harsh consequences you pay for later, but you're resilient and you adapt. When the work crosses into expertise you don't have, you dig into the problem, pull in the right teammates, apply their feedback, and keep going. ## STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE FOUNDATION - 5+ years operating production infrastructure in DevOps/DevSecOps, Platform, SRE, Cloud, or Infrastructure roles - Deep production Kubernetes experience: operators, networking, storage, multi-cluster operations, and a feel for what breaks at scale - Expertise with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure), with strong instincts for designing across providers and deployment profiles - Experience packaging and shipping workloads into disconnected or air-gapped environments ## ENGINEERING DEPTH - Full-stack engineering experience when necessary — production experience designing, building, and operating services in a modern backend language (e.g., Go, Python, Rust, TypeScript) - Demonstrated ability to build working solutions from scratch, connect disparate applications together, and jump into existing codebases to add value ## SECURITY JUDGMENT - Strong application and infrastructure security fundamentals: identity, network segmentation, secrets management, common vulnerability classes, and sound security judgment under ambiguity - Comfortable building security into systems rather than bolting it on ## COMMUNICATION & GROWTH MINDSET - Clear, concise communicator across disciplines, whether designing system architecture, writing an RFC, or recording a weekly demo of recent work (a Gallatin tradition) - Always seeking to learn and stay current with industry trends and tools ## CLEARANCE - Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance ## BONUS POINTS - Active US SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance - Government cloud expertise (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) - FedRAMP, IL4/IL5, IL6, or JWICS environment exposure - Audit experience (FedRAMP, SOC 2, or equivalent) - Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and secure CI/CD pipelines - Experience building and integrating on Palantir Foundry and its various offerings - Big data and distributed data experience - Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or other regulated industries, including legacy system modernization - Contributions to open-source projects ## MISSION AND IDENTITY We are building the system that enables faster, smarter logistics decisions in contested environments, and we're doing it with a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and technologists who have built and scaled solutions in this space before. We hold ourselves to an extremely high standard. We value clear thinking, direct communication, and the kind of ownership that doesn't stop until something actually works. Our mission is to create decision advantage when the stakes are the highest. If we succeed, the system doesn't just run; it gets smarter. We're not building AI for its own sake. We're building it because faster, smarter decisions in the most demanding environments on earth can't wait. If you want to work somewhere the stakes are real and the mission is urgent — you'll fit in here. WHY GALLATIN? The logistics infrastructure that supports America's warfighters and humanitarian disaster responders is overdue for transformation, and we are building it. From defense operations to disaster response, we're solving the hardest problems that keep missions moving when it matters most. Join a team where the mission is the point. Compensation: Gallatin offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, we offer a generous equity grant, full healthcare coverage, 401k, unlimited PTO, and the perks of working in a high-caliber, mission-driven environment. Gallatin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to work in a classified environment when necessary. We comply with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf. Note: Due to the nature of certain government contracts held by this organization, U.S. citizenship is a requirement for all positions at Gallatin. Proof of citizenship will be required prior to employment if selected. ## About Gallatin ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gallatin builds an AI-native logistics platform that enables military planners to predict, plan, and execute supply chain operations in contested environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed – $15M raised) - **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, USA (additional offices in Washington, DC and Austin, TX) - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Woody Glier (CEO), Daniel Buchmueller (CTO), Brian Ballard (CPO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense technology / military logistics - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied militaries, and defense organizations (B2G) - **Mission**: Provide decision advantage in logistics, no matter the obstacle – modernizing defense supply chains with AI-driven tools. ## Products & Services - **[Navigator]**: AI-powered logistics platform that integrates real-time data, generates courses of action, and runs simulations to accelerate resupply workflows. It addresses first, middle, and last-mile challenges at tactical, operational, and strategic levels. (Type: SaaS / AI platform) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (seed stage) - **Key Metric**: $15.0M total funding (seed round led by 8VC, April 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: 8VC (lead), Silent Ventures, Moonshots Capital, Timeless Partners, Banter Capital. Incubated by 8VC’s Build program (also launched Epirus and Saronic). Awarded a U.S. Army PORTAL contract. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 213% YoY (~40 employees as of mid-2026); 45 active job postings; offices opened in Austin and DC; multiple pilot programs with major defense customers. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: Founding team with experience at Palantir, Scale AI, Amazon Prime Air, DoD, and U.S. intelligence community. - **First-mover in AI-defense logistics**: Addresses a critical vulnerability in modern military supply chains, using predictive analytics and automation long proven in commercial logistics. - **Government traction**: Already awarded an Army contract and working directly with military services, creating high barriers to entry. - **Talent pool**: Employees drawn from elite defense and AI companies (Palantir, Scale AI, Saronic, Kong, etc.). ## Strategic Focus - Scale the Navigator platform across all military services. - Expand engineering and deployment teams in direct proximity to customers (DC, El Segundo, Austin). - Build on key partnerships and pilot programs to drive adoption in contested logistics environments. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: In-person, mission-driven environment with offices in Washington, DC, Austin, TX, and El Segundo, CA. The company emphasizes tackling hard problems with real-world impact. - **Hybrid/Remote**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a mix of remote and on-site work; travel to customer locations may be required. - **Security Clearance**: Some positions require U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance (TS/SCI). Not required for all roles. - **Benefits**: Competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, life and disability insurance, open paid time off, monthly gym/wellness reimbursement, healthy office meals. - **Growth**: Rapidly scaling startup with strong funding and a clear mission – opportunity to shape early-stage product and culture. ## Sources 1. [gallatin.ai – Company Page](https://www.gallatin.ai/company) 2. [gallatin.ai – Careers Page](https://www.gallatin.ai/careers) 3. [LinkedIn – Gallatin AI Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gallatinai) 4. [Built In – Gallatin AI Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/gallatin-ai-inc) 5. [PRNewswire – Gallatin Emerges from Stealth with $15M Seed](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gallatin-emerges-from-stealth-with-15m-seed-investment-to-transform-defense-logistics-302422537.html) 6. 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