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# Lead Systems Engineer at Platinum Technologies

- **Company:** Platinum Technologies
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA
- **Compensation:** $160k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pt78/c33b1f51-c7b0-4c2f-9603-10601ac7db2c

## Job description

Who we are. Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you. We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to just do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients. You. Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer SME supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Integrated Information Technology Support Services (I3TS) digital modernization program. In this role, you will work with government and technical leadership to strengthen mission-critical systems, improve operational efficiency, and maintain secure Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) infrastructure. This role is located at Fort Belvoir, VA. Candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance at the time of consideration. What you get to do.

- Architect, deploy, and maintain CSfC infrastructure across Black, Gray, and Red networks.
- Design and sustain multilayer CSfC architectures aligned with NSA Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Mobile Access (MA) Capability Packages.
- Architect and administer certificate authorities, OCSP responders, public key infrastructure (PKI), and hardware security modules (HSMs) consistent with CSfC key management requirements.
- Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi or Nutanix AHV hyperconverged environments, including vSAN or distributed storage, and design resilient air-gapped backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Deploy and administer hardened Windows Server (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
- Implement tamper-resistant centralized syslog collection and forwarding from network devices, hypervisors, and operating systems to enterprise SIEM platforms, including cross-domain log forwarding.
- Build and maintain automated operating-system deployment and gold-image workflows using Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM/SCCM) for CSfC end-user devices.
- Apply and validate patches and DISA STIGs, conduct vulnerability scans, track IAVMs, and remediate findings to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO). Required Skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field, with 12–15 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience. A technical doctorate or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training may be considered.
- 12+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in DoD/DoW, federal, or defense contractor enterprise environments.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of consideration.
- Active DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, or CISSP).
- Active computing environment certification in at least one of the following: VMware VCP/VCAP, Nutanix NCP, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
- Direct experience drafting CSfC Key Management Plans (KMPs) and Continuous Monitoring Plans (CMPs) for NSA CSfC PMO approval.
- Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible for automated STIG remediation, configuration drift detection, and certificate deployment.
- Advanced configuration of Rsyslog or Syslog-ng and log-forwarding architectures to enterprise SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Elastic.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.

## About Platinum Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Platinum Technologies is a technology services firm that delivers cyber, AI, cloud, and digital modernization solutions primarily to U.S. government clients (DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Falls Church, Virginia, United States (with offices in Tampa Bay and Washington)
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Jermon Bafaty (CEO) and Joel Shuler

## Core Business
- Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
- Target customers: B2G (Business-to-Government) – specifically U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Civilian agencies, and Local Government
- Mission statement: “To become the talent hub for technology-minded innovators that are motivated to solve hard problems, deliver complex solutions for our customers, and model citizenship for society.”

## Products & Services
- **Artificial Intelligence**: Automation and data analysis solutions built on RPA and AI to yield robust business insights.
- **Cyber Operations**: Information assurance and Zero Trust solutions that identify threats and protect critical infrastructure; network and systems engineering for resilient architectures.
- **Data Solutions**: Modernizing siloed, purpose-built data systems and engineering solutions for a more virtual world.
- **Digital Modernization**: Modernizing legacy applications and infrastructure using low-code/no-code technologies and cloud engineering.
- **Information Assurance**: Cybersecurity solutions that drive resiliency across a complex attack surface.
- **Integrated Systems**: Platform as a Service implementations to improve end-user experience and standardize service management.
- **Low Code Development**: Efficiently fielding software products across Waterfall and DevSecOps environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 32 employees (as of latest data, +7.7% YoY); LinkedIn followers 1,398 (monthly +1.7%, yearly +33.4%)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 90% of customers are responsible for fielding technology capability to their stakeholders; clients include DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government. Program management team is SAFe® trained and PMP® certified.
- **Growth Signals**: Consistent headcount growth, increasing LinkedIn presence, and expansion of service lines in AI and cloud. The company reports that “our team has set the pace for deploying capability to our DoD, Federal Civilian and Local Government clients.”

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in U.S. government contracting with a focus on national security and mission-critical systems.
- High quality/low risk delivery reputation – “The Platinum Technologies brand is synonymous with uncompromising accountability and quality execution.”
- Experienced operators with certifications in AWS, Azure DevOps, Linux, and virtualization.
- Ability to modernize purpose-built legacy systems that are traditionally siloed and built for specific mission problem sets.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities include expanding AI and automation capabilities, strengthening Zero Trust cybersecurity offerings, and scaling cloud engineering and low-code development.
- Continued investment in talent development and certifications to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
- Growth in remote work options to attract a broader talent pool while maintaining on-site presence at key government locations (Herndon, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa Bay).

## Why Work Here
- Culture: Innovative, collaborative, and result-oriented environment that encourages thinking outside the box and continuous learning.
- Remote/Hybrid: Remote work options available; the company embraces flexibility and uses cutting-edge collaboration tools to keep teams connected.
- Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; $500 annual wellness reimbursement; voluntary life insurance; hospital, accident & critical illness insurance; tuition & certification reimbursement up to $5,000 annually; 120 hours PTO (rollover up to 240) plus 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays; 401(k) with annual discretionary match.
- Career Development: Comprehensive training program, mentorship initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. The company states, “We don’t hire people to do a job. We provide the professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts.”
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Merit-based, performance-driven workplace with commitment to diversity and inclusion.

## Sources
1. [pt78.co/who-we-are](https://www.pt78.co/who-we-are)
2. [pt78.co/careers](https://www.pt78.co/careers)
3. [jobs.lever.co/pt78](https://jobs.lever.co/pt78)
4. [linkedin.com/company/pt78co](https://linkedin.com/company/pt78co)
5. [pt78.co/what-we-do](https://www.pt78.co/what-we-do)

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