Platform Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, United States
Primary location base pyy range: $121,700 usd - $1...
On-site
Aws or gcp
Linux operating systems
Ruby, go, or python
Workday is seeking a Platform Engineer to support its Public Cloud Infrastructure Team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud providers, Linux systems, and infrastructure-as-code, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on automation and scalability

Job Summary

  • As a Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding Workday’s cloud adoption strategy and leading the technical aspects of our transition to the Public Cloud.
  • You will use Infrastructure-as-code and automation to make continuous improvements to how the team maintains the infrastructure and services they own.
  • This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens.

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Workday is seeking a Platform Engineer to support its Public Cloud Infrastructure Team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud providers, Linux systems, and infrastructure-as-code, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on automation and scalability.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $121,700 USD - $182,600 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $106,000 USD - $195,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: role may be eligible for Bonus Plan or commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS or GCP
  • Linux operating systems
  • Ruby, Go, or Python
  • Terraform or Ansible
  • US Federal Government contracts

Nice-to-have

  • public cloud expertise
  • CI/CD pipeline design
  • containerization technologies
  • automation strategies
  • positive and inclusive team environment

Key Requirements

  • 6 years hands-on experience with AWS or GCP
  • 6 years experience with Linux
  • 2 years experience with Ruby, Go, or Python
  • 2 years experience with Terraform or Ansible
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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