TEKsystems

Platforms Engineer

TEKsystems  •  $57 - $85/hr  •  Denver, CO (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Platform Engineer focused on network and infrastructure automation to join the Platform Development team within Midstream IT.

This engineer will help improve how infrastructure is configured, deployed, monitored, validated, and supported across enterprise and Operational Technology environments. The position combines hands-on network automation, platform engineering, scripting, infrastructure operations, and technical problem-solving.

The engineer will develop reusable automation solutions that improve configuration consistency, reduce manual work, strengthen infrastructure standards, and increase platform reliability. The role will also contribute to initiatives involving Infrastructure as Code, Site Reliability Engineering, DevSecOps, Network as Code, Software-Defined Networking, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust Network Architecture.

This is a hands-on position with a strong emphasis on automation, scripting, development, systems integration, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure operations.
  • Create reusable playbooks, scripts, templates, integrations, and automation workflows.
  • Use tools such as Ansible, Itential, NetBox, NetBrain, GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps to improve infrastructure deployment and support.
  • Automate network provisioning, configuration management, upgrades, compliance validation, and operational tasks.
  • Integrate infrastructure platforms, network devices, ticketing systems, inventory tools, and internal applications through APIs.
  • Use network inventory and source-of-truth platforms to support accurate, repeatable automation.
  • Establish and maintain platform configuration standards, technical controls, and operational best practices.
  • Identify deviations from approved configurations and implement corrective actions.
  • Support Network as Code, Software-Defined Networking, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust initiatives.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and perform root-cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues.
  • Develop solutions that improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and resource utilization.
  • Establish performance benchmarks and contribute to infrastructure capacity planning.
  • Analyze platform performance and utilization data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Troubleshoot escalated platform, network, system, and integration issues.
  • Develop and improve troubleshooting procedures that reduce downtime and accelerate incident resolution.
  • Perform system tuning and optimization using established IT Service Management practices.
  • Design and deploy highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions.
  • Support platform backup, disaster recovery, system recovery, and recovery testing.
  • Integrate security requirements into infrastructure automation and platform-development processes.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including:
  • Configuration standards
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Architecture documentation
  • Automation procedures
  • Recovery procedures
  • Operational best practices
  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, product, operations, and support teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.
  • Promote knowledge sharing through documentation, training, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Support mission-critical infrastructure in an all-hours environment when required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Five or more years of experience in platform engineering, network engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, automation, or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure or network automation.
  • Experience developing automation using scripting, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code tools.
  • Experience supporting one or more of the following technical domains:
  • Enterprise networking
  • Compute infrastructure
  • Storage infrastructure
  • Windows or Linux systems
  • Configuration management
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Platform development
  • Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, platform, or systems issues.
  • Strong understanding of performance monitoring, capacity planning, system reliability, and operational support.
  • Experience creating technical documentation, configuration standards, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work with technical teams, business stakeholders, architects, product teams, and support organizations.
  • Ability to participate in all-hours support when required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience automating network infrastructure using Ansible Automation Platform or AWX.
  • Experience developing workflows with Itential or a similar network orchestration platform.
  • Experience with NetBox as a network inventory, IP address management, or source-of-truth platform.
  • Experience using NetBrain for network discovery, mapping, documentation, troubleshooting, or validation.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience writing scripts or integrations using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a similar language.
  • Experience integrating infrastructure platforms through REST APIs.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration-management practices.
  • Experience developing reusable automation playbooks and workflow components.
  • Experience implementing configuration-compliance and infrastructure-validation processes.
  • Experience with enterprise routing, switching, network security, and infrastructure services.
  • Experience with Software-Defined Networking, Network as Code, or SD-WAN.
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management.
  • Experience with Windows Server administration, including access control, patching, monitoring, and system recovery.
  • Experience supporting compute, storage, virtualization, or hybrid-cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering and DevSecOps practices to infrastructure operations.
  • Experience building highly available and scalable infrastructure platforms.
  • Experience creating self-service infrastructure or internal platform capabilities.

Operational Technology Experience

Experience supporting Operational Technology or industrial infrastructure is highly preferred.

Relevant experience may include:

  • Oil and gas
  • Pipelines and storage
  • Refineries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial control systems
  • SCADA environments
  • Distributed control systems
  • Other critical-infrastructure environments

Knowledge of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture, also known as the Purdue or PERA model, is preferred. Candidates should understand the importance of secure segmentation, controlled communications, availability, and operational continuity across enterprise IT and industrial environments.

Core Technical Areas

The team is particularly interested in experience across the following areas:

  • Network automation
  • Ansible Automation Platform
  • Itential
  • NetBox
  • NetBrain
  • Git and GitLab
  • Python or other scripting languages
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Configuration management
  • Enterprise networking
  • Compute and storage
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Windows and Linux administration
  • Platform development
  • DevSecOps
  • Site Reliability Engineering
  • Network as Code
  • SDN and SD-WAN
  • Performance monitoring
  • Systems integration
  • Disaster recovery
  • Operational Technology
  • Purdue/PERA model

Work Locations

Denver, Colorado

San Antonio, Texas

Findlay, Ohio

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

TEKsystems

About TEKsystems

We’re TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
Year Founded
1983
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