Lead Infrastructure Software Engineer - JobID-0328

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year Department: Engineering Location: Arlington, VA Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year About The Role Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Software Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems Business Area and based out of our Arlington, VA location. The Infrastructure Software Engineer will lead a team of Platform and Deployment Engineers to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a Kubernetes-based enterprise product. This role requires strong knowledge and experience in debugging and fixing software deployment/configuration issues in addition to continuing to advance the automation of the deployment process. The Warfare Systems Business Area is one of four mission critical business units within the IDT organization and is directly responsible for building, testing, and deploying the Navy’s next generation of tactical warfare and weapons systems. As the nation enters the ‘technology-first’ era of warfare, the Warfare Systems Business Area will be responsible for enabling and accelerating the mission critical tactical capability that is delivered to the warfighter. The Lead Infrastructure Software Engineer will work with our team of software and systems engineers building tactically relevant and technically innovative solutions to ensure the highest impact to the US Navy. Clearance & Location Requirements All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3-4 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location Key Responsibilities What You Will Do Scope and Define Requirements: Support conversion of internal customer requirements into a refined vision Lead a team to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi-site, multi-system microservice- based application, leveraging AI coding assistants to accelerate development. Lead the active operations work of deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters in unclassified and classified (airgapped) environments, leveraging AI solutions to improve deployment and maintenance efficiency. Engineer Solutions: Debug, identify root cause and fix software deployment/configuration issues Guide a team in the identification and application of emerging technologies and architectures including evaluation of cloud operations platforms such as cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS. Manage, mentor, and lead a small team of engineers working operational and development tasks while championing the use of AI to streamline the team’s workflow, incorporating AI-driven approaches to optimize automation and reduce the complexity of installations. Implement and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks Develop software interfaces to communicate across various network protocols and messaging frameworks Integrate software components into complex software environments Communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and lead engineers from other disciplines Assure Quality: Participate in and provide feedback in design and code reviews Develop software using secure coding practices Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs Manage Risk and Opportunities: Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of internal deliverables Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Who You Are (Required) Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering or another technical field highly desired 7+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in technically rigorous environments High-level proficiency with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Kubernetes management services like Helm or ArgoCD Experience with hypervisor/virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, EC2. Experience with networking in virtualized environments - TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewall, VLANs Proficiency in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, etc. and an aptitude for utilizing AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants) to streamline script generation and troubleshooting. Strong Linux skills High degree of competence in Bash/Shell Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment Strong leadership capabilities and skills Strong documentation skills Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed What Makes You Stand Out High-level proficiency with Kubernetes distros such as RKE2 Experience with distributed storage systems such as Rook/Ceph, NFS Experience deploying Kubernetes clusters and configuring networking, storage, etc. Experience with Git, Jenkins, Artifactory DevSecOps experience Experience with at least one public cloud environment, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure Experience managing and directing personnel while maintaining cost and schedule targets Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations Pay Range*: $135,000 - $273,000 This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience. Job Benefits Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: Generous benefits package Competitive PTO Paid holidays 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month) Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program Professional Development Resources Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events Annual Employee Recognition Awards Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches EEO Statement IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)