Deputy Practice Lead, Platform Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Deputy Practice Lead, Platform Engineering is a key leadership role focused on enabling platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure systems that empower developers and accelerate delivery.

In Short

• Lead and mentor platform engineering teams.
• Promote security-first mindset and scalable operating models.
• Develop and deliver training workshops.
• Automate security compliance and vulnerability management.
• Improve system observability and reliability.
• Assist in adopting new platform tools.
• Support debugging and production incidents.
• Contribute to technical hiring and organizational growth.
• Foster empathetic leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive improvements in architecture and operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years in platform engineering and DevOps roles.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and cloud services.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of secure architectures and IAM.
• Ability to resolve complex infrastructure challenges.
• Passion for reducing developer cognitive load.
• Track record of mentoring and growing teams.
• Experience with multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
• Familiarity with security tooling for compliance.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce.
• Premium insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• 4 weeks of paid time off plus holidays.
• Annual budget for education and training.
• Home office technology stipend.
• Wellness budget for healthy lifestyle support.
• Company-provided MacBook Pro.