<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $91,000.00 - $143,000.00 negotiable 
Job Title: Platform Engineer (Cloud &amp; Containerization)
About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
 
Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology!
About the role: PMAT has an ongoing need for skilled and dynamic Platform Engineers to join our team supporting The Department of the Navy (Overmatch AI team). As a Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable platforms that support critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) naval systems and applications. Daily tasks can vary from hands on keyboard to technical discussions, including but not limited to, deploying, managing, and designing Cloud &amp; Kubernetes environments, and writing automation scripts.
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand platform requirements and design scalable solutions.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and maintain platform services to ensure high availability, performance, and security.</li>
<li>Work closely with software developers to optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues related to the platform.</li>
<li>Design and implement automated deployment processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient release cycle.</li>
<li>Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of platform services.</li>
<li>Implement and enforce best practices for platform architecture, security, and performance.</li>
<li>Monitor platform health, troubleshoot incidents, and implement proactive measures to prevent issues.</li>
<li>Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to propose and implement improvements to the platform.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills and Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Cloud Architect, or similar role.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of either cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</li>
<li>Some proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.</li>
<li>Some experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for configuration management.</li>
<li>Some proficiency with Linux system administration.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.</li>
<li>Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT)</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.</li>
<li>You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.</li>
<li>May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills and Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices for platform security.</li>
<li>Knowledge of advanced networking topics, e.g, VPCs, TCP/IP, TLS, etc.</li>
<li>Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.</li>
<li>Experience with monitoring and logging tools for platform health and performance, e.g,. CloudWatch, Grafana, or Elasticsearch.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience deploying and supporting Edge hardware.</li>
<li>Previous experience working with government agencies or military organizations.</li>
</ul>
Education and Certification Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline. </li>
<li>3 years of professional experience in systems engineering.</li>
<li>Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technica l (IAT) certification.</li>
</ul>
Citizenship and Clearance requirement:
<ul>
<li>Must be a US Citizen. </li>
<li>Active Secret clearance required. </li>
<li>Active TS SCI clearance preferred.</li>
</ul>
Location: 
<ul>
<li>Onsite, San Diego, CA, NAVWAR</li>
</ul>
Travel: This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
Work Environment:PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.
PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Platform Engineer (Cloud & Containerization)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 negotiablee 
Job Title: WTA Lead Integration Engineer (Warfighter Tools Analytics)
About Us:PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
This position offers an opportunity to directly support Overmatch Engineering Support Services (ESS) in support of the Naval Operational Architecture with a specific focus on the Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) components. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about supporting national security, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role: PMAT has an ongoing need for Warfighter Tools Analytics (WTA) Lead Systems Engineers to provide comprehensive systems engineering and strategic planning for Battle Management Aids. This role focuses on Navy DevSecOps acquisition, process optimization, and implementation analysis. The successful candidate will ensure mission-support tools are developed with direct input from operational users, evaluated effectively, and continuously improved based on real-world feedback within the Navys capability development framework.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate expertise in Open Systems Architecture (OSA), Overmatch (OM), and NAVWAR Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (PEO C4I) software development activities.</li>
<li>Perform troubleshooting, conduct cybersecurity reviews, support Risk Assessment and Issue Evaluation (RAISE), integrate applications, develop documentation, conduct software testing, and implement cross-domain solutions.</li>
<li>Lead fleet engagement and training initiatives, including in-person interactions, briefings, and customer support.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills and Experience:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering.</li>
<li>Previous experience with Program Manager, Warfare (PMW) software projects.</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of Navy Warfighter Development Centers (WDCs) and their respective mission areas.
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with tools that support these mission areas is advantageous.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Proficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in technical program management, including cost, schedule, and performance aspects.</li>
<li>Experience in Navy acquisition support, particularly in digital transformation initiatives.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in engaging with fleet stakeholders across various domains, including DevSecOps, sustainment, procurement and installation, new construction, or Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&amp;E).</li>
<li>Subject matter expertise in Navy Operational Architecture, encompassing tactical systems, data management, and operations.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills.
<ul>
<li>The Lead Fleet Integration Engineer (LFIE) will collaborate directly with fleet stakeholders, WDCs, tool developers, and senior advisory leads to ensure tools are appropriate to fill mission gaps, measurable for success, and that feedback is received and incorporated into the WTA process.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Education and Certification Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelors or Masters degree in a STEM-related field is required.</li>
</ul>
Citizenship and Clearance Requirements:
<ul>
<li>U.S. Citizenship is required.</li>
<li>An active DoD Secret security clearance is required.</li>
</ul>
Location:
<ul>
<li>On-site at NAVWAR, San Diego, CA.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. Remote work is also acceptable depending on location and access to a PMAT office. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.
PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

WTA Lead Integration Engineer (Warfighter Tools Analytics)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $170,000 - $190,000 
Program Manager (MTC)
 
About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
 
Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology!
 
About the Role: We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a critical US Marine Corps Naval program supporting the Maritime Targeting Cell capability. The Program Manager will manage the full lifecycle, strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and scaling, for an advanced targeting fusion system (e.g. MTC-X, DCGSMC, FITE). You will serve as the primary liaison with USMC stakeholders, ensuring alignment with acquisition goals, while delivering on cost, schedule, and performance expectations. This role requires familiarity with modern Marine Corps targeting technologies and direct customer engagement to support continuous operational growth. You will be supporting delivery of next-gen targeting fusion capabilities for the USMC that directly support Force Design 2030 and CJADC2 objectives. Your leadership will help integrate muti-INT sensor fusion, accelerate sensor-to-shooter timelines, and redefine how Marines execute maritime targeting operations.
 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary point of contact for USMC government customers: managing expectations, defining requirements, forecasting schedules, and tracking budgets.</li>
<li>In concert with your customer, define the next generation solutions that will increase mission effectiveness and program growth.</li>
<li>Lead planning, milestone tracking, and risk management across program phases, including technical integration of target-to-shooter data flows, multi-domain intelligence fusion, and data distrobution.</li>
<li>Oversee contracts and associated budgets; ensure earned value management (EVM) metrics meet performance targets.</li>
<li>Assign responsibilities to staff/contractors based on strengths and domain expertise.</li>
<li>Make informed decisions under dynamic program conditions and competing priorities.</li>
<li>Ensure all program deliverables align with overall leadership objectives and anti-failure quality standards.</li>
<li>Execute rigorous quality control during development, testing, evaluation, and fielding phases.</li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, and performance across large-scale DoD or naval programs.</li>
<li>Experience overseeing full lifecycle programs from planning to execution and growth.</li>
<li>Knowledge of DoD 5000 acquisition processes, system development, and requirements refinement.</li>
<li>Proven USMC naval technology exposure
<ul>
<li>Working on Maritime Targeting Cell, DCGS-MC, FITE, MTC-X, AI/ML ISR, or Project Maventype systems is highly desired.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Exceptional leadership and organizational capability with the ability to motivate teams and navigate complex operational environments.</li>
<li>Superior verbal and written communication skills, particularly in briefings, performance updates, and customer outreach.</li>
<li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and PowerPoint, for schedule modeling and executive presentations.</li>
<li>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</li>
<li>PMP or DAU certifications are highly desired.
<ul>
<li>Should be willing to obtain using PMAT certification benefit within 6-12 months of hire</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Prior experience in US Marine Corps or Navy intelligence, targeting fusion, or Marine Littoral Regiments.</li>
</ul>
 
Education &amp; Certification:
 Bachelors degree in Management, Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
 
Citizenship &amp; Clearance:
 US Citizen, no dual citizenship and an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
 
Location: Remote (reside in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland only) Will attend customer meetings in Quantico, VA 2x weekly.
 
Work Environment &amp; Travel: Remote-first role with onsite government meetings ~2 days per week; up to 10% travel for customer engagements, team coordination, or business development.
 
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Program Manager

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 commensurate w/ experience 
Senior DevOps Engineer - Remote, USA
 
About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
 
Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology!
 
About the role:
PMAT is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to be a key contributor in producing world-class software and systems. This position willsupport multiple programs, improving existing architectures, developing new capabilities in current systems, and/or developing new external applications that augment overall operational capabilities. You will also be responsible for supporting all stages of the software engineering from a DevOps perspective, including design, implementation, installation, integration, and support. You will be a critical member of an experienced systems engineering team partnering with designers, developers, QA and product managers to deliver secure, high-performance applications at scale. The candidate for this position demonstrates strong technical and communication skills. They will be passionate about continually improving development and delivery processes with PMAT and capable of communicating that with other teams.
 
Role Responsibilities:
 
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, able to work in a highly collaborative, virtual, and versatile environment handling an array of duties and responsibilities with particular focus on the infrastructure to support large software team development and delivery, and multi-tasking abilities</li>
<li>Provide subject matter expertise to support DevOps throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Understand security requirements of various government instances. Create CI/CD pipelines and automated tests that can continuously to ensure that security is inclusive throughout the cycle and that delivered software meets program objectives.</li>
<li>Support and improve implementation of solutions related to current programs currently supported by PMAT.</li>
<li>Assess system design, development, and software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes</li>
<li>Support system deliveries with software interfaces to support multi-sensor, multi-INT sensor data dissemination. Propose new R&amp;D efforts to enhance PMAT capabilities in this area.</li>
<li>Provide mentoring to less senior DevOps engineering staff. PMAT is dedicated to enhancing our team members skills and career. You will be a critical part of that effort.</li>
<li>Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear designs. </li>
<li>It is paramount that you work collaboratively with Software Engineers, Team Leads, and management to achieve PMAT goals. You are a creative problem solver, and you know how to work with others, building a consensus on solutions. You are a strong performer.</li>
</ul>
 
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Required Bachelors degree in an appropriate field of study (CS, CIS, CSE)</li>
<li>8+ years working in a DevOps setting, supporting the DOD</li>
<li>Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, routing, VPNs, firewalls, etc...)</li>
<li>Experience with containerization (Docker, VM Ware, etc)</li>
<li>Understanding of git and version control</li>
<li>Experience with Kubernetes (management, troubleshooting, components, etc)</li>
<li>Experience with a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc python preferred)</li>
<li>Experience with a configuration management tool (Ansible preferred)</li>
<li>Familiarity with Terraform</li>
<li>Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, Route53, etc)</li>
<li>Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc)</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills</li>
<li>Experience working with DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and/or infrastructure monitoring software</li>
<li>Experience with cloud compute and software development pipelines</li>
<li>Experience collaborating, documenting, and supporting complex production systems</li>
<li>Production-focused, results-oriented. Ability to evaluate requirement scope and willing to speak up when needed to keep programs on target for timely deliveries.</li>
</ul>
 
Desired experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience with GitLab</li>
<li>Advanced networking skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of integrating security into DevOps (DevSecOps)</li>
<li>Familiarity with additional CI/CD tools</li>
<li>AWS certifications</li>
<li>Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification (CKA) </li>
</ul>
Clearance:US Citizenship required. No dual Citizenship. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred. 
 
Travel:Occasional under 10%. 
 
Location: Remote, USA
 
Work Environment:
Denver area at PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel will be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.
 
PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
 
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