Platform Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Platform Infrastructure Engineer. You will be responsible for the deployment and maintenance of several platforms supporting multiple applications. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing technical architecture while delivering scalable and reliable solutions. This position is onsite, 5 days a week in Annapolis Junction, MD, and requires an active Secret clearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on current platform(s)
• Experience in managing and maintaining application integration leveraging current networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
• Oversee and conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks
• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT
• Manage and configure host-based security systems
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers
• Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and Solarwinds
• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server
• Provide hardware support for servers and workstations
• Experience/knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to manage, secure, and maintain the environment/platform infrastructure is a bonus, but not required

Minimum Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in the related field
• Active Secret clearance
• Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country
• This is an on-site position at a government facility. Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required
• Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration OR Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) OR Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Pay

• Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
• Maximum Salary: $150,000.00