Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

Northstrat is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to orchestrate and execute over the air (OTA) software deployments to globally fielded systems in a potentially degraded, disconnected, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) connectivity environment. This engineer will be responsible for automating the deployment and security of software, reducing the need for FSR travel while increasing the operational availability of the fleet. Once the software is live, the infrastructure engineer will monitor its health remotely to preempt failures that could impact mission.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, security-focused, and comfortable operating in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• DevSecOps
• Strong proficiency with Docker, including writing Dockerfiles and building hardened images
• Integrating builds into pipelines
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience, including cluster operations, workload management, RBAC, networking, and troubleshooting
• Linux Systems Administration, including installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers, managing system services, patching, and updates
• Automating tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible
• Managing system backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting production issues
• Network Engineering, including troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, managing VLANs, routing protocols, and switching technologies
• Maintaining network segmentation and security controls
• Performing firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Monitoring network health and performance using SNMP and other tools
• Maintaining firewall policies and intrusion prevention systems

Requirements

The requirements for this role include:

• A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) or better
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and systems administration
• Strong Linux administration experience in production environments
• Experience with virtualization platforms
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot across network and system layers
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred qualifications for this role include:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or better
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash)

Benefits

Northstrat offers a range of benefits, including:

• Work/Life Balance: Northstrat values true work-life balance and offers power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle
• Individual Benefits Account (IBA): a unique and versatile benefits package that places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee
• Flex Time: Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours, and employees are only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP): a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee's behalf through the IBA
• Lifelong Learning: Northstrat promotes and nurtures a growth environment, with opportunities for company-sponsored training events and reimbursement of work-related education expenses

Pay

The pay range for this role is influenced by a host of factors, including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Northstrat offers competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.