Cloud Platform Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Cloud Platform Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City and St. Louis, where companies like Cerner (now Oracle Health), Boeing, and Edward Jones maintain large technology teams building and maintaining enterprise cloud infrastructure. Demand runs from mid-level DevOps and Kubernetes specialists through senior site reliability and cloud security engineers. Kubernetes orchestration, multi-cloud architecture, and infrastructure-as-code tooling are the specialties appearing most consistently in Missouri postings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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St. Louis, Missouri
Cloud Platform
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Red Hat OpenShift
REQ#: RQ228848
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. And our work depends on TS/SCI level cleared Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St Louis, MO.
Job Description Summary:
Work on a development team, utilizing Agile scrum methodology, which is responsible for developing and maintain agency wide Platform as a Service (PaaS) capability deployed across multiple security domains. The PaaS environment supports multiple tenants deploying a myriad of application stacks and data services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- O&M of existing Red Hat OpenShift environment across multiple security domains in both Cloud and datacenter (vSphere) environments
- Support OpenShift operators and frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, RedHat GitOps
- Deploy OpenShift to new sites as they come online
- Work with internal and external teams to understand integration requirements and scale existing platforms to meet them
- Work with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and develop secure solutions
- Support data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, Elastic Stack
- Compile detailed documentation
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5-8 years Developer experience
- Meet DoW 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA
Desired Skills:
- Experience deploying and managing RedHat Open Shift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Python, Shell scripting, Git
- Linux distributions: RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS
- CI/CD orchestration tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins
- Container technology: Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem in general
Location: Company Site
US Citizenship Required
Work Requirements
5 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $136,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
St. Louis, Missouri
Cloud Platform
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Red Hat OpenShift
REQ#: RQ228848
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. And our work depends on TS/SCI level cleared Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St Louis, MO.
Job Description Summary:
Work on a development team, utilizing Agile scrum methodology, which is responsible for developing and maintain agency wide Platform as a Service (PaaS) capability deployed across multiple security domains. The PaaS environment supports multiple tenants deploying a myriad of application stacks and data services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- O&M of existing Red Hat OpenShift environment across multiple security domains in both Cloud and datacenter (vSphere) environments
- Support OpenShift operators and frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, RedHat GitOps
- Deploy OpenShift to new sites as they come online
- Work with internal and external teams to understand integration requirements and scale existing platforms to meet them
- Work with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and develop secure solutions
- Support data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, Elastic Stack
- Compile detailed documentation
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5-8 years Developer experience
- Meet DoW 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA
Desired Skills:
- Experience deploying and managing RedHat Open Shift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Python, Shell scripting, Git
- Linux distributions: RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS
- CI/CD orchestration tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins
- Container technology: Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem in general
Location: Company Site
US Citizenship Required
Work Requirements
5 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $136,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Cloud Platform Engineer Job Market in Missouri
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud platform engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform in a production environment
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi
- Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker in enterprise settings
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployment frameworks
- Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Google Professional Cloud Architect
Cloud Platform Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud platform engineer in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a cloud platform engineer. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or systems engineering, followed by entry-level infrastructure or DevOps roles at one of Missouri's large technology employers or financial institutions. Cloud vendor certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or Google carry significant weight with Missouri hiring managers and often substitute for years of experience at the mid-level.
How much do cloud platform engineers make in Missouri?
Cloud platform engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $126,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,570 for the lowest 10% to over $169,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud platform engineers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring cloud platform engineers in Missouri include O'Reilly Auto Parts, Intone Networks, and General Dynamics Information Technology, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's mix of major healthcare IT, aerospace, and financial services employers means cloud platform demand holds steady across multiple industries rather than depending on any single sector.
Which Missouri cities have the most cloud platform engineer jobs?
St. Louis and Springfield hold the most cloud platform engineer openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, health technology companies, and corporate technology campuses, while St. Louis draws demand from Boeing's aerospace operations, large healthcare networks, and a growing enterprise software scene anchored by long-established regional headquarters.
Are there remote cloud platform engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of cloud platform engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how thoroughly this work can be done off-site. Infrastructure automation, monitoring, and cloud architecture design are the functions most consistently offered as fully remote, while roles requiring direct datacenter access or close collaboration with on-site hardware teams tend to stay hybrid or on-site.
How can I get hired as a cloud platform engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior DevOps or cloud operations associate role, which large Missouri employers in financial services and healthcare regularly post for candidates with a relevant degree and one or two cloud certifications but limited hands-on history. Oracle Health and Boeing both run structured associate and rotational technology programs in Missouri that onboard early-career engineers. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as systems administrator, network technician, or IT support have a clear lateral route, especially once they add a foundational AWS or Azure certification to their resume.
Where can I find and apply to cloud platform engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to cloud platform engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated in real time. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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