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Platform Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$113K - $237K/yr

Platform Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... This contract provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging ...

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You'll work closely with SDK engineers and other technical stakeholders to create robust API contracts and integrations. In a remote-first environment, you'll have the autonomy to influence platform ...

Platform Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$168K - $240K/yr

Belay Technologies is seeking a Platform Engineer (PE) to join our intel team. This person will ... and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and ...

Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$113K - $237K/yr

Platform Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... This contract provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging ...

Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$113K - $237K/yr

Platform Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... This contract provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging ...

... contract. This role is responsible for enabling reliable, repeatable, secure, and compliant ... The Platform Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer will work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters ...

Platform Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... contract. Responsibilities: Design efficient Windows Server and Linux operating system ...

... contract. This role is responsible for enabling reliable, repeatable, secure, and compliant ... The Platform Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer will work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters ...

... contract. This role is responsible for enabling reliable, repeatable, secure, and compliant ... The Platform Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer will work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters ...

Platform Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... contract. Responsibilities: Design efficient Windows Server and Linux operating system ...

THIS IS A W2 (NO C2C OR REFERRALS) CONTRACT POSITION THIS IS 100% ONSITE IN CINCINNATI, OH (LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY) MAX RATE: UP TO $51HR We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our Market Risk ...

Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Platform Engineer The Opportunity: As a Platform Engineer, you'll help build and operate the ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Platform Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$97K - $192K/yr

The Platform Engineer will develop and maintain the common platform tools and services that enable ... contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. * Salary estimates for this job ...

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How much do contract platform engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 37% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,026 per year, or $64 per hour.

Platform Engineer

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$113K - $237K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job Title: Platform Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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**At CACI - Our mission is to get data to those who need it 24x7x365. This contract provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging services that are highly available, reliable, and fault tolerant. This effort provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging services that are highly available, reliable, and fault tolerant. This position provides support for the following mission-critical organizations, Y4211/ Enterprise Transport and Routing (ETR), Y4212/ Application Messaging Framework (AMF), and Y4213/ Information Transport Services (ITS). Y421 transports critical data to protect U.S. national security interests, the Warfighter, and civilians. Ultimately, U.S. and Allied Forces lives depend on Y421 services, and this contract is a critical contributor to successfully executing this mission.

CACI is seeking a candidate that will help build, test, and maintain the infrastructure and tools to allow for the speedy development and release of software. Works closely with development, and operations teams to automate processes, enhance system reliability, and improve deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with Ansible, and passionate about automation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure platform security, compliance, and adherence to best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and platform-related issues
  • Design, build, and maintain internal platforms that support application development and deployment
  • Monitor system performance, reliability, and availability using observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and deployment workflows
  • * BS + 10 Years’ experience is required or 14 years experience may be substituted for degree.
  • * TS/SCI w/poly is required**
What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$113,200 - $237,800

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

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