Infrastructure Engineer – TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Applying security best practices by implementing DISA hardening guidelines (such as STIGs) across cloud infrastructure and operating systems.
• Utilizing Python programming to automate cloud deployments, infrastructure configuration, and daily operational tasks.
• Employing exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Building and designing web services in the cloud.
• Designing and implementing cloud-based platforms throughout the program.
• Coinciding with DTP team to prioritize product backlogs for sprints and releases.
• Assisting with monitoring & reporting technical variances; facilitating resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery or total system cost.
• Assisting with identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
• Experience administering AWS cloud environments, including EC2, Load Balancers, S3, EFS, VPCs, and AWS CLI.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience implementing security best practices, including DISA STIGs and Kubernetes security controls (RBAC, service accounts, and resource security).
• Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting production Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes tools and technologies including Helm, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Ingress controllers, Network Policies, and service mesh solutions.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK or CloudFormation.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Salt or Ansible.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, web services, networking, and internet protocols.
• Experience working with open-source technologies and modern infrastructure platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with team members from diverse technical backgrounds.

Qualifications

• AWS cloud certifications.
• Experience with micro services architecture.
• Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing.
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience supporting DIA, NDOC, and/or D3P.
• OSINT familiarity.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Linux System Administration
• Kubernetes
• Python Programming
• REST APIs
• Networking
• Open Source Technologies
• Data Processing
• Big Data Applications
• Micro Services Architecture
• OSINT