Platform Infrastructure Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. DHS Secret Clearance required. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered per government requirements. Responsibilities Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions across current platforms. Manage and maintain application integrations leveraging networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate risks. Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures. Create and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline deployments, provisioning, and management tasks. Deploy and manage machines using VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT. Configure and manage host-based security systems. Apply DevOps methodologies and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL container environments. Utilize monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds for system health and performance. Patch and maintain systems using Red Hat Satellite Server. Provide hands‑on support for servers and workstations. Familiarity with AWS and Azure for managing and securing cloud environments is a plus. Perform additional tasks as assigned to support mission‑critical operations. Required Education, Experience, and Skills Active Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible). Experience with federal government contracts, preferably under Homeland Security. Minimum 12 years in a related technical field. At least 4 years of hands‑on experience with OpenShift. Expertise in VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, CIS-CAT. Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls). Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, SolarWinds). Proficiency in Red Hat Satellite Server for patch management. Familiarity with DevOps practices and IaC within RHEL containers. Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on‑call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills Team player and fast learner with the ability to work proactively and independently. Strong problem‑solving skills to support geographically diverse mission‑critical operations. Salary range: $116,000-$124,000. Offered salary is based on education, experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. Salary could fall outside of this range. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Dev-Technology-Group