Software Engineer, Infrastructure

About the role

We are seeking a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer to build, deploy, and operate the systems that support mission‑focused software in production. You will help improve the path from development to deployment while ensuring operational environments are reliable, observable, secure, and maintainable. This role provides hands‑on ownership of Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, incident response, and system integrations. The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure and software engineering skills with the ability to solve problems in secure, operationally constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD and release pipelines for cloud, on‑premises, and deployed environments
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Monitor production systems and lead incident response to maintain high availability
• Improve system reliability, observability, and operational processes
• Integrate applications and infrastructure with external systems and services
• Collaborate with researchers, software engineers, and end users to deliver reliable operational solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycles across cloud and on‑premises environments
• Software development experience with Java, Rust, TypeScript/React, or similar technologies
• Strong software engineering and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• U.S. citizenship required

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Argo CD, or similar CI/CD platforms
• Experience with Keycloak or comparable identity and authentication systems
• Experience with Grafana, Loki, Alloy, or similar observability tools
• Production incident response experience
• Experience integrating software with external systems and services

Pay

Annual salary range: $125,000 – $175,000 USD.