# SkillBridge Intern - Platform Engineer at Defenseunicorns

- Company: Defenseunicorns
- What the company does: At Defense Unicorns, we make software a strategic deterrent with solutions that promote data independence, portability, and efficiency. Backed by Sapphire.
- Company website: https://defenseunicorns.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Remote, United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2025-02-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/4661526007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/defenseunicorns-skillbridge-intern-platform-engineer/

## About the role

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include transforming cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-friendly format and deploying them within a Kubernetes environment hosted on a bare-metal platform. You will be a crucial link between the Application Development team and the Production Environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application development teams and platform teams.

## What they're looking for

- Hold or eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives
- Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems
- Active participant in open source projects and product repositories, showcasing a commitment to industry innovation
- Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives
- Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically

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