Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title:

Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer Job Category:
Information Technology Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Continental US*
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* The Opportunity:

The Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining container orchestration infrastructure for mission-critical naval combat systems. This role requires a foundational understanding of containerization technologies, Linux operating systems, automation scripting, and modern Dev Ops practices. The engineer will serve as a technical point of contact, supporting the transition of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures through container-based deployments.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated learner with strong willingness to embrace new technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced development environment with aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain container orchestration infrastructure using Kubernetes and related technologies

Design and implement Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions to support containerized application deployments

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible, YAML, Bash, and Python for system configuration and deployment

Support the integration of containerized combat system components into the infrastructure platform

Participate in technical meetings and provide technical expertise to development teams

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure processes, procedures, and architectures

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide technical solutions

Support rapid iteration and deployment cycles in an agile environment

Collaborate with systems engineering and development teams to implement technical requirements

Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (primarily RHEL) in both development and operational environments

Support the transition from traditional deployment models to microservices-based architectures

Ensure infrastructure solutions meet security requirements for classified system deployments

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance (must be U.S. citizen)
Ability and willingness to routinely work in a CUI development environment onsite at the laboratory

Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL preferred)
Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Ansible Familiarity with YAML configuration and declarative infrastructure practices

Strong willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of technical responsibilities

Basic understanding of system of systems concepts and complex system architectures

Ability to participate effectively in technical meetings and communicate technical concepts clearly

Desired:

Experience with container technologies such as Podman, Docker, or Kubernetes Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployment patterns, and orchestration concepts

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git Ops practices

Familiarity with cloud-native architecture principles and 12-factor application methodology

Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Knowledge of naval combat system functionality and integration

Programming or software development experience

Experience with microservices architecture and design patterns

Active SECRET level clearance

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