• Develop and manage automation solutions for continuous delivery • Optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions • Set up monitoring and logging solutions • Identify performance bottlenecks and conduct stress testing • Create and maintain technical documentation • Develop tools for troubleshooting applications and networks

• Core platform services and self-service tooling that developers want to use • CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code that are fast, reliable, and well-understood across teams • Observability and telemetry - not just dashboards, but genuine operational insight into workloads and infrastructure • Cloud infrastructure across AWS/GCP: reliability, security, cost - you'll have a strong opinion on all three • Service catalog and developer portal work, making tooling discoverable and self-service • A meaningful voice in platform strategy and roadmap prioritization

Role Description We are looking for a Research Compute Platform Engineer to design and build the next generation of Secure Compute Environments (SAFE) across AWS and GCP. This role focuses on developing new platform capabilities, establishing scalable and secure patterns, and enabling smooth handoff to SysOps for production rollout and ongoing operations. This is a platform design and implementation role: you will define how systems should work, ensure they scale across multiple environments, and package them for reliable operation by others. Responsibilities - Platform Design & Implementation - Design and implement new platform capabilities for secure research environments (compute, storage, access, tooling) - Build reusable reference architectures and standardized patterns for SAFE deployments - Develop infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) to enable consistent and repeatable environments - Research & Scientific Compute Enablement - Build and support platforms for RStudio, Jupyter, and MATLAB in secure, multi-user environments - Enable reproducible workflows using tools such as DataLad and Apptainer (Singularity) - Support machine learning and data-intensive workloads, including GPU-enabled environments - Scalability & Multi-Environment Architecture - Design multi-tenant, multi-environment systems with clear isolation boundaries - Define cloud resource organization strategies (AWS accounts, GCP projects/folders) - Ensure systems scale across teams, projects, and data sensitivity levels - Performance & Systems Optimization - Optimize compute environments for CPU, GPU, memory, and disk I/O performance - Design efficient storage and data access patterns (object storage, buckets, high-throughput file systems) - Identify and resolve bottlenecks across compute, storage, and networking layers - Cost Management & Governance - Define and implement tagging/labeling strategies for cost attribution and governance - Establish billing visibility and usage tracking across environments - Implement guardrails for budget control, quotas, and cost optimization - Security & Compliance - Translate security and compliance requirements into enforceable infrastructure patterns - Implement access controls, audit logging, and data governance mechanisms - Ensure environments meet regulatory and organizational requirements - Handoff to SysOps - Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and implementation guides - Ensure solutions are operationally sound, automatable, and maintainable - Partner closely with SysOps to support rollout and ongoing operations - Iterate on designs based on operational feedback Qualifications - Strong experience with AWS and/or GCP (compute, storage, networking) - Experience designing scalable, multi-environment or multi-tenant systems - Hands-on experience with Linux system administration - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar) - Familiarity with: - RStudio, Jupyter, and/or MATLAB in shared environments - Containers (Apptainer/Singularity, Docker) - Data versioning or reproducibility tools (e.g., DataLad) - Understanding of: - Disk I/O and storage performance - Object storage (S3/GCS) and bucket design - GPU selection and workload optimization - Experience supporting machine learning or data-intensive workloads - Ability to design systems that balance security, usability, performance, and cost Nice to Have - Experience with HPC environments or research clusters - Familiarity with schedulers (Slurm, Kubernetes) - Experience with secure data enclaves or clean room environments - Knowledge of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001) - Experience with policy-as-code or security automation Key Characteristics - Strong systems thinker with attention to scalability and standardization - Able to move from prototype to production-ready design - Designs with operational handoff in mind - Comfortable working across infrastructure, security, and research domains - Clear communicator who can document and transfer knowledge effectively

Overview ViaPath is seeking a Principal-level Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate the core infrastructure and developer platforms that power our products. This role is highly hands-on and technical, with ownership across Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, automation, observability, and reliability in a hybrid environment spanning public cloud and on-premises data centers. You will serve as a technical leader, partnering closely with application engineering, security, data, and operations teams to improve scalability, reliability, and developer productivity. This is a remote based position based in West Virginia. Responsibilities - Architect, build, and operate Kubernetes platforms at scale, including: - AWS EKS - Rancher RKE2 / on-prem Kubernetes - Multi-cluster, multi-environment deployments - Own and evolve CI/CD platforms, with a strong emphasis on GitLab CI, supporting build, test, security scanning, and deployment pipelines - Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm - Drive platform automation initiatives that reduce operational toil and improve developer velocity - Design, implement, and operate observability platforms, including metrics, logging, and alerting - Define and manage SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs for production systems - Support and optimize hybrid cloud architectures, balancing workloads across cloud and private data centers - Partner with security teams on secrets management, identity and access controls, and CI/CD supply-chain security - Troubleshoot complex production issues across Kubernetes, networking, storage, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure - Act as a technical leader and mentor for other Platform, SRE, and DevOps engineers - Contribute to long-term platform strategy, reliability improvements, and cost governance Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree - 10+ years of hands-on experience with Linux-based systems in production environments, including system administration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis - 7+ years of experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in AWS, including EKS, IAM, networking, and core compute services - 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Kubernetes in production, including multi-cluster and multi-environment deployments - 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with strong preference for GitLab CI - Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt, CloudFormation, and/or Ansible - Proven experience supporting hybrid environments, including both public cloud and on-premises infrastructure - Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, TLS, and ingress/egress - Experience designing and operating observability and monitoring systems, including metrics, logging, and alerting - Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Helm - Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Go, or equivalent) - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across multiple layers of the stack - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, security, and operations teams Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field - Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or large-scale production operations - Experience operating Rancher RKE2 or other on-prem Kubernetes distributions - Experience supporting regulated, compliance-driven, or high-availability environments - Experience supporting data platforms, streaming systems, or AI/ML workloads on Kubernetes - Prior experience in a Principal, Staff, or technical leadership role What Success Looks Like - Kubernetes platforms are stable, scalable, secure, and observable across cloud and on-prem environments - CI/CD pipelines are reliable, fast, and easy for application teams to adopt - Infrastructure changes are automated, repeatable, and auditable - Developers spend less time fighting infrastructure and more time delivering features - The platform is viewed as an accelerator for engineering teams, not a bottleneck Additional Information ViaPath is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ViaPath does not discriminate or permit harassment against any employee or applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. ViaPath’s commitment applies to the fullest extent required by federal, state, and local laws applicable to its contracts and operations. Benefits Overview ViaPath is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and security of our employees. Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support a variety of coverage needs. - Health Saving Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Employer provided contribution to the HSA for eligible medical plans. Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts available. - Flexible Time Off (FTO) – Including vacation and sick time - Company Holidays - Retirement Plan (401(k)) – Traditional and Roth 401(k) options available including employer matching contributions. - Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability; additional voluntary coverage available. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters. - Additional Well-Being Resources – Includes access to Care.com, Calm, Active&Fit, Telavet, LegalShield, and other lifestyle resources and discounted services. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employee status, work location, and applicable plan documents. Benefits and terms are subject to change. The information above provides a brief summary of our benefit programs. Actual coverage details are governed by the official plan documents, which control in the event of conflict. ViaPath reserves the right to modify or terminate any benefit program at any time.