Infrastructure Engineer

• Workload management

Northstrat is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to orchestrate and execute over the air (OTA) software deployments to globally fielded systems in a potentially degraded, disconnected, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) connectivity environment. This engineer will be responsible for automating the deployment and security of software, reducing the need for FSR travel while increasing the operational availability of the fleet. Once the software is live, the infrastructure engineer will monitor its health remotely to preempt failures that could impact mission.

The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, security-focused, and comfortable operating in a hybrid on‑premises and cloud environment.

Strong proficiency with Docker

• Writing Dockerfiles
• Building hardened images
• Integrating builds into pipelines

• Cluster operations
• Workload management
• RBAC
• Networking
• Troubleshooting

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Manage system services, patching, and updates
• Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible
• Manage system backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues

• Troubleshoot and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Manage VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP), and switching technologies
• Maintain network segmentation and security controls
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Monitor network health and performance using SNMP and other tools
• Maintain firewall policies and intrusion prevention systems 1

• A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) or better
• Must have 5+ years of experience in network engineering and systems administration
• Strong Linux administration experience in production environments
• Experience with virtualization platforms
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot across network and system layers
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking equipment

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or better
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Nagios, Zabbix)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash)

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example:
John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John's IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full‑time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug…