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Columbia, MD · On-site

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Platform Engineer Skill Level 1 Provide hardware, operating system and system ... Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies ...

ASM Research

Platform Engineer

The Platform Engineer (Ops Technology Lead) is responsible for designing, implementing, and ... contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of ...

Syndicus, Inc.

Platform Engineer

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

$164K - $213K/yr

Platform Engineer (8019)San Antonio, TX We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with ... We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions. We are an equal ...

Syndicus, Inc.

Platform Engineer

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

$164K - $213K/yr

Platform Engineer (6369)San Antonio, TXDescription We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer ... We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions. We are an equal ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract platform engineer in the United States is $63.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.48 and $73.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Platform Engineer vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectContract Platform EngineerCloud Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure), technical skillsSimilar certifications, cloud platform expertise
Work EnvironmentProject-based, contract roles, on-premises or cloud environmentsFull-time or contract, cloud infrastructure focus
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, any industry needing infrastructurePrimarily tech, startups, enterprises leveraging cloud
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding contract roles in platform engineeringComparing cloud infrastructure roles

Contract Platform Engineers and Cloud Engineers often share skills in cloud platforms and infrastructure. However, Contract Platform Engineers focus on implementing and maintaining platform solutions on a contractual basis, while Cloud Engineers typically work on designing and managing cloud infrastructure as part of ongoing operations. Both roles are vital in modern tech environments, but their employment types and specific focus areas differ.

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Infographic showing various Contract Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,026 per year, or $64 per hour.

Platform Engineer

SW Complete

Columbia, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Synergy ECP Job Posting Header
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation's security.
In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP).
It's what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results - showing we're ready to meet our customers' evolving demands.
Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.
Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Platform Engineer Skill Level 1
Provide hardware, operating system and system administration support for the highly available enterprise services offered by the Government. Skills include software scripting, software installation, provisioning, and configuration. Assist in the design and implementation of hardware and systems. Troubleshoot, repair, configure, monitor, test, and support deployed and campus-based datacenters. Provide programming scripts for system testing, monitoring, and repair. Ensure operating system/applications are patched and the security status is compliant.
Requirements
The Level 1 Platform Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
• Load, configure, and patch the operating system
• Review logs to diagnose systems problems
• Create and maintain virtual machines
• Build and install software packages
• Write scripts, build and maintain storage arrays
Qualifications:
• Five (5) years' experience as a Platform Engineer is required. Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines is required. Four (4) years of additional Platform Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):
• Ability to write Ansible Playbooks
• Three (3) years' experience supporting and installing an Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operation systems
• One (1) year experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and testing a messaging service (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, Kafka)
• One (1) year experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring and testing a messaging system (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, Kafka)
Desired Qualifications:
• One (1) year experience using configuration management tools (such as GIT, Confluence, Redmine) for document repository, software repository, and building software
• Two (2) years' experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and testing TIBCO EMS or ActiveMQ messaging
• Ability to run Security Scans on systems (such as Nessus)
• Ability to provide documentation for Security accreditation
• CWIP IAT Level II Certification, CWIP IA Baseline Certification

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