Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos · Orlando, FL · 1 mo ago

On-siteInformation Technology$73k–$133k/yrFull-time

About the role

Leidos has an opportunity for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in our Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The team delivers capabilities in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. The role supports a cutting-edge Cyber Program focused on U.S. CYBER COMMANDS (USCYBERCOM) Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) and the Cyber TRIDENT Program.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, operate, and maintain full-stack data center infrastructure: Compute, Storage, Networking, Power, Cabling, Racking, Virtualization, Containerization, and physical facility infrastructure
Maintain and enhance platform components including VMware, microservices, networking, and security services to ensure continuity of operations
Automate collection, processing, and presentation of system performance and metric data to track improvements or degradation over time
Balance hybrid cloud distribution between private corporate infrastructure and public clouds
Collaborate as part of a fast-moving, diverse team across multiple simultaneous projects
Contribute to a high-performing Agile team by providing task insights to both the team and customer via Jira and Confluence

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for degree
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to present system performance information, mentor colleagues, and interface with vendors, customers, and partners
Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Qualifications

Linux system management expertise, especially Red Hat OS, Identity Management (IdM), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Scripting proficiency (Ansible, Python, Bash, Puppet, PowerShell)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Git, and Kustomize
Understanding of Cisco networking technologies including Nexus switching, Catalyst switching, VLANs, STP, RSTP, VPC, VPC+, OTV, VXLAN, routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP), IPv4/IPv6, NAT, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, and multicast protocols (PIM SM/DM/SSM)
Experience with Cisco IOS and F5 BIG-IP physical and virtual network devices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Ansible (or similar) for infrastructure automation to deploy and configure baselines for physical and virtual environments (VMware and Linux)
Scripting for automating tasks, administration, data collection, and reporting
Ability to audit and report system and performance logs
Experience automating and maintaining environments through configuration management, version control, and backups
Ability to research and implement new technologies
Proficiency conveying system-wide performance information via PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.
Experience examining change implementations and reporting changes to developers and testers
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST or similar security guidelines
Experience managing, provisioning, deploying, and orchestrating infrastructure specifications via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms such as Ansible and/or Terraform

Benefits

Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays
401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting
Flexible schedules and discounted stock purchase plans
Technical upskilling, education, and training support
Parental paid leave

Pay

The Leidos pay range for this job level is $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market alignment, applicable bargaining agreements, and other law.