Platform Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Platform Engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and enterprise systems across industries like financial services, healthcare IT, and manufacturing technology, with openings at every level from junior to principal. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring activity, anchored by established employers such as Nationwide, KeyBank, and Procter & Gamble, which maintain substantial platform and infrastructure teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are Kubernetes and container orchestration, CI/CD pipeline development, and cloud-native architecture on AWS or Azure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Peerless is seeking an individual in the larger Dayton area who is highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer to design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to ensure it remains efficient, scalable, and secure. This job will have at least 1 day every week in person on Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
- Design protype and implement innovative solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities,
- Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices to streamline processes and Mitigate Technical Debt
- Proactively ensure the platforms security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
- Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
- Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
- Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen required
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
- Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- In person in Dayton Ohio-relocation assistance possible
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
- Basic understanding of software development practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification
- Able to leverage tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and cloud-based application deployment
- Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
- Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
- Experience with software such as Argo, Backstage, Coder, Harbor, Grafana, Prometheus, Velero, and Victoria Metrics
- Experience with Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
- Strong understanding of security, auditing, identity, and access management principles
Peerless is seeking an individual in the larger Dayton area who is highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer to design, implement, and improve our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to ensure it remains efficient, scalable, and secure. This job will have at least 1 day every week in person on Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
- Design protype and implement innovative solutions to enhance our Kubernetes platform capabilities,
- Utilize automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD practices to streamline processes and Mitigate Technical Debt
- Proactively ensure the platforms security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools.
- Ensure high availability and performance of platform deployments by continually working to improve monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance to ensure scalability and meet the growing demands of the organization.
- Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive platform innovation and to continually be looking for ways to improve existing offerings.
- Provide progress reports and technological guidance to NASIC leadership and product owners as needed.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen required
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
- Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- In person in Dayton Ohio-relocation assistance possible
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
- Basic understanding of software development practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification
- Able to leverage tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and cloud-based application deployment
- Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
- Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
- Experience with software such as Argo, Backstage, Coder, Harbor, Grafana, Prometheus, Velero, and Victoria Metrics
- Experience with Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
- Strong understanding of security, auditing, identity, and access management principles
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in production environments
- Proficiency building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Experience with at least one major cloud platform, primarily AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Go for infrastructure tooling
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code frameworks such as Terraform or Ansible in enterprise settings
Platform Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a platform engineer in Ohio?
Platform engineering has no state-issued license in Ohio, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems. From there, industry certifications carry significant weight: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, and HashiCorp Terraform Associate are the credentials Ohio hiring managers reference most often. Building a portfolio of infrastructure-as-code projects and contributing to open-source DevOps tooling strengthens applications considerably.
Which companies hire platform engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring platform engineers in Ohio right now include JPMorganChase, Huntington Bank, and Speechify, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of large financial institutions, regional healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters in Columbus and Cleveland means platform engineering demand remains steady year-round rather than clustered around hiring seasons.
Which Ohio cities have the most platform engineer jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and East Liberty account for the largest share of platform engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus dominates because it is home to major financial services firms, insurance carriers, and a growing technology corridor, while Cleveland's healthcare systems and regional banks generate consistent infrastructure hiring and Cincinnati benefits from the large corporate headquarters of consumer goods and logistics companies concentrated in the metro.
Are there remote platform engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of platform engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role suits distributed work. The parts of the role most consistently offered remotely are cloud infrastructure management, pipeline development, and platform tooling work, while on-call data center or hardware-adjacent responsibilities are more likely to require at least occasional on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a platform engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior DevOps or site reliability engineer role, which Ohio employers such as Nationwide, Progressive, and major healthcare systems post regularly as feeder positions into platform teams. System administrator, network operations, and software developer roles at Ohio companies are common lateral moves. Pursuing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator or AWS Cloud Practitioner credential before applying signals readiness, and a GitHub portfolio demonstrating Terraform modules or CI/CD pipeline configurations gives Ohio hiring managers something concrete to evaluate.
Where can I find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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