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teKnoluxion Consulting

Software and systems engineering for defense

Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer - PaaS

Full-TimeDeadline 10/4/27
$148k - $176k
Senior
Bachelor's
Springfield, VA, USA+1 moreMore locations: St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
DevOps & InfrastructurePlatform Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph are required.
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements through one of the following certifications: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work or military experience.
  • Requires 5-8 years of developer experience.
  • Experience deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment is required.
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services is required.
  • Knowledge of Linux distributions including RHEL/RHCOS and CentOS is required.
  • Experience with CI/CD orchestration tools including GitLab CI, Jenkins, and GitOps is required.
  • Experience with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem is required.
Responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain the existing Red Hat OpenShift environment across multiple security domains in cloud and vSphere datacenter environments.
  • Support OpenShift operators and frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, and Red Hat GitOps.
  • Deploy OpenShift to new sites as they come online.
  • Work with internal and external teams to understand integration requirements and scale existing platforms to meet them.
  • Work with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and develop secure solutions.
  • Support data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, and Elastic Stack.
  • Compile detailed documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Python, shell scripting, and Git are desired.
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift certification is ideal.
  • Intelligence Community experience is preferred.

About the company

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teKnoluxion Consulting

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teKnoluxion Consulting specializes in software and systems engineering, architecture, cloud services, IT advisory, and data analytics/visualization for the DoD and IC. It designs and builds integrated software systems and cloud-based solutions, and uses data analytics and visualization to turn mission data into actionable insights. Its team of engineers, integrators, and analysts deliver complex, mission-focused solutions, supported by deep domain expertise and a history of delivering results. The company differentiates itself through deep national-security know-how, a strong track record with DoD/IC missions, and being part of Bcore, a broader intelligence company that emphasizes trust and teamwork. Its goal is to be a trusted partner and employer of choice in the national security space, continuously delivering capable, reliable solutions that advance national security missions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • The 2026 website still says it's always looking and posted hot jobs on 2026-07-31.
  • Cleared demand remains visible: senior Linux, DevOps, and release-train openings require TS/SCI.
  • Bridge Core's 2023 acquisition added national security names Sue Gordon and Bob Sharp.

What critics are saying

  • Bridge Core's 2023 PE roll-up concentrates teKnoluxion inside a buy-and-build integration risk.
  • Defense Daily cited customers GD IT, Leidos, and ManTech, creating prime-contractor dependency.
  • Any lost intelligence program or clearance attrition would cripple revenue within one recompete cycle.

What makes teKnoluxion Consulting unique

  • Founded 2013 by IC veteran Jimmy Gardner, teKnoluxion builds cleared cloud and data engineering.
  • Bridge Core bought teKnoluxion on 2023-10-06, pairing it with GeoYeti and visual intelligence.
  • Its 2026 careers page advertises TS/SCI roles in Chantilly, Springfield, and Denver.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Company News

Defense Daily
Oct 6th, 2023
Bridge Core Federal Acquires Defense And Intelligence Consulting Firm teKnoluxion

Bridge Core Federal last Friday said it has acquired teKnoluxion, a federal consulting firm specializing in software and systems engineering, cloud services, and data analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities, building on the company's...

Yahoo Finance
Oct 6th, 2023
Bridge Core Acquires teKnoluxion and Appoints National Security Leaders, The Honorable Sue Gordon, Vice Admiral Bob Sharp, USN (Ret.), and Andy Maner, to the Board of Directors

Bridge Core acquires teKnoluxion and appoints national security leaders, The Honorable Sue Gordon, Vice Admiral Bob Sharp, USN (Ret.)

WashingtonExec
Oct 6th, 2023
Bridge Core Buys teKnoluxion, Names Andy Maner Executive Chair of Board | WashingtonExec

Andy Maner, Bridge Core Bridge Core Federal, a NewSpring Holdings platform company, has acquired teKnoluxion and named former Avantus chairman and CEO Andy ...