Infrastructure Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Infrastructure Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Aurora

Please find below the job details:

Title:

Infrastructure Engineer - Cleared
- Client:
Aerospace & Defense client

Location:

Aurora, CO 80011
Duration: 12+ Months CTH (Performance Based)

Note:

TS/SCI w Poly Required. Description/Comment:

• On-Site Means they will be working at a Client’s Facility.
• At Facility, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.
• We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.

• Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
• We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Platform Dev Sec Ops  Engineer, supporting one of our premier programs in the business unit where you will be working with a cross-disciplinary team of Platform engineers and Systems Administrators leading the industry in ground systems solutions.
• This role entails the design, development, implementation, integration, and sustainment of a cloud-based compute, network, and storage infrastructure.

• The position also focuses on platform modernization by incorporating emerging technologies to optimize performance and efficiency.

• Utilizing Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  methodologies, tools, and automation, the role is critical in streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating software release cycles.

• As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and operational environments of a large-scale program that supports a critical national asset, ensuring its reliability and innovation in line with mission objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Platform Development and Optimization:
Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, and support of platform and infrastructure environments across build, integration & test, and production stages.

• Focus on ensuring these environments are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability within cloud-based ecosystems.

• Best Practices and Automation:
Utilize industry and company best practices to enhance scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency, while reducing deployment time and automating configuration management processes. Cross-Team

Collaboration:

• Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement resilient and scalable platform solutions.
• Security and Compliance Integration:
Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management.
• Operational Support:
Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform. Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 5 years of related work experience.

• Red Hat Linux Expertise:
Proven experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Red Hat Linux operating systems. Cloud Infrastructure Development:
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud-based systems on infrastructure platforms like AWS.

• Automation Tools Proficiency:

Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.

• Programming and Scripting

Skills:

Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation, configuration, and system operations.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification:
Must meet Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II requirements, such as holding a Security+ CE or equivalent certification.
• Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer:

• Linux Systems Expertise.

• Experience in analyzing performance and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure services on Linux-based operating systems.

• Infrastructure Expertise:
Strong background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies.

• Dev Sec Ops  Framework:
Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a Dev Sec Ops  framework.

• Cloud Platform Expertise:

Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including designing, deploying, and securing cloud services.
• AWS Services Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, S3, Cloud Watch, IAM, and VPC, with a focus on secure and scalable deployments.