Application Engineer Expert Level

Description ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U.S. Government in Systems/Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Solutions, Mission Operations/INTEL Analysis, and Management Services in order to enable our customers to solve the most challenging problems. With continued growth comes opportunity, and we are currently searching for a Top-Secret SCI with polygraph-cleared Expert-Level Application Engineer. Responsibilities Work across multiple hosting platforms supporting Linux VMs. This position allows you to learn about the product as well as dive deep into area of VM Management/DevOps. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs - stand-alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster – across multiple hosting platformsMaintain Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitor the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or Kubernetes commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth. Administer, secure, and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across multiple cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS)Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health through Rancher or KubernetesSupport Apache NiFi deployments—performing configuration updates, monitoring dataflows, and resolving connectivity or resource-related issuesManage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI), ensuring systems meet current security and compliance standards (STIG/SSP)Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositoriesWork directly with development teams and end users to deliver operational support ranging from basic configuration changes to complex cluster buildsAnalyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes of VM, container, or application-level problems Requirements Must already possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph in order to be consideredTwelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED.Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree.Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree.Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.Troubleshooting experience (VM & application logs & tracking down sources/causes of VM or application issues)Strong Linux skills (RHEL 8/9)Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher for containerized workloadsFamiliarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration toolsWorking knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration managementHands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWSAbility to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network-related issues in Linux environmentsExperience applying security hardening (STIG, STE/STN) and maintaining compliance documentation (SSP)Experience with network flow monitoring toolsActive Security + CertificationMonitoring and managing production Linux VMs Desired: RedHat certificationKnowledge of PythonMongoDB, Kubernetes (Docker)Familiar with Riverbed Technology Benefits For This Position Include 401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing)11 Federal holidays, 21 Days PTOMedical, Dental, & Vision with substantial company contributionsCompany provided Life, LTD and STD InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts/ Flexible Spending AccountsReferral BonusesPerformance BonusesTuition Assistance for Education, Training, and Professional certificationsCareer Development Many factors can influence final salary including, but not limited to relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Final salary can also be influenced by a position’s geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. The salary Range for this position is: $225 - $305k ITC is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition) citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.