Principal Infrastructure Engineer - VMware, Linux, Kubernetes
Overview
You will own global infrastructure and compute across multiple compliance environments, serving U.S. National Security and Defense missions. You will build and maintain platforms with VMware, Linux, and Windows, and embody eagerness to create processes that enhance the team. You'll join a dynamic defense contractor, part of Firefly Aerospace, collaborating with the Infrastructure Team Lead on configuration management and task execution. This role stands out for its focus on private cloud and DevOps processes, with direct impact on mission-critical systems.
What You'll Do8
- 1Design, deploy, and maintain functional systems and private cloud platforms supporting custom applications and DevOps processes.
- 2Resolve escalated issues from lower service desk tiers by troubleshooting deployed, cloud, and local infrastructure.
- 3Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness across Linux and Windows environments.
- 4Mentor team members on technical issues and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
- 5Create, oversee, and test security measures such as access authentication and disaster recovery.
- 6Communicate with users to design and field optimal solutions for infrastructure needs.
- 7Design and implement solutions to deliver superior system performance, capacity, and scalability.
- 8Maintain complete technical documentation in support of ATO packages.
Requirements9
- 15+ years actively deploying or maintaining technologies such as VMware, Linux, Windows, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
- 210+ years of total professional experience.
- 3Excellent organizational and mentoring skills.
- 4Detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.
- 5Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
- 6Preferred: 2+ years of team lead experience.
- 7Preferred: Security+ Certification.
- 8Preferred: Experience managing storage appliances.
- 9Preferred: Linux, VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or Windows certifications.
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