Role Description
Keeper Security is hiring a Senior Federal Platform Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and sustainment of Keeper solutions across U.S. Government environments, including IL5, IL6, and classified networks. This is a 100% remote position with travel as needed.
The Senior Federal Platform Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on delivery, deployment, automation, and sustainment of Keeper solutions in high-security U.S. Government environments. This role combines DevOps, platform engineering, release engineering, and site reliability responsibilities, with a strong focus on restricted and controlled environments. You will:
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Build and maintain deployment pipelines.
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Automate infrastructure.
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Support release and cutover activities.
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Troubleshoot production issues.
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Help ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and audit-ready across IL5, IL6, and classified deployments.
Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, SRE, Release Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related technical role.
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Hands-on experience deploying and operating systems in IL5, IL6, FedRAMP High, classified, or similarly restricted government environments.
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Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, release automation, deployment workflows, and production change management.
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Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar.
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Experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government.
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Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
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Strong understanding of secure configuration, patching, logging, access control, and operational hardening practices.
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Experience with observability, including logs, metrics, alerting, and production troubleshooting.
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Familiarity with federal security and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and related operational controls.
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Experience working in environments with strict change control, limited access, and formal release processes.
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Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose issues across infrastructure, applications, networking, and deployment pipelines.
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Ability and willingness to use AI-assisted tools effectively to support scripting, automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational analysis.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
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Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Keeper is FedRAMP authorized; therefore all applicants must be a U.S. Person.
Requirements
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Experience supporting IL6 or classified deployments.
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Experience operating Kubernetes or containerized workloads in high-compliance environments.
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Experience with DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, or automated security hardening.
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Familiarity with secrets management, PAM, IAM, or zero-trust architectures.
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Experience supporting continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, or audit evidence collection.
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Experience working directly with government agencies, primes, integrators, or mission partners.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships).
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Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life.
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Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
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401K (Roth/Traditional).
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A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc).
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Above market annual bonuses.