Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Platform Infrastructure Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Devtechnology · Colorado Springs, CO

Platform Infrastructure Engineer, #990

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required.  DHS Secret Clearance required. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered per government requirements. 

Dev Technology is seeking a Senior Platform Security Engineer to manage, secure, and optimize mission-critical platforms for a federal client. This role combines deep technical expertise in system performance, cybersecurity, automation, and DevOps methodologies to ensure resilient and compliant infrastructure supporting national security objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

 

  • Monitor and Optimize: Continuously monitor system performance and implement corrective actions across current platforms.
  • Application Integration: Manage and maintain integrations leveraging networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
  • Cybersecurity Oversight: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate risks.
  • Incident Response: Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.
  • Automation: Create and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.
  • Platform Management: Deploy and manage machines using VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.
  • Host Security: Configure and manage host-based security systems.
  • DevOps & IaC: Apply DevOps methodologies and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL container environments.
  • Monitoring & Logging: Utilize tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds for system health and performance.
  • Patch Management: Patch and maintain systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.
  • Hardware Support: Provide hands-on support for servers and workstations.
  • Cloud Knowledge (Bonus): Familiarity with AWS and Azure for managing and securing cloud environments is a plus.
  • Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support mission-critical operations.

 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible due to federal contract requirements).
  • Experience with federal government contracts, with a preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
  • Minimum 12 years in a related technical field.
  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience with OpenShift.
  • Expertise in VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, CIS-CAT.
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, SolarWinds).
  • Proficiency in Red Hat Satellite Server for patch management.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and IaC within RHEL containers.
  • Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on-call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:    

  • Team player and fast learner with the ability to work proactively and independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to support geographically diverse mission-critical operations.

 

Our estimated salary range for this position is $116,000-$124,000. This presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on education, experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. 

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.   

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past TWELVE years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:   

  • Generous and flexible time-off policy
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
  • Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
  • 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
  • Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more  
  • A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
  • To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

 

 

 

 

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.

 

 

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