Hybrid Platform Engineer

Expertise and Functions: Implement, troubleshoot, and sustain hybrid environments for the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture Work with a team that manages the full lifecycle of a secure, air-gapped on-premises infrastructure, with ownership from the physical hardware (compute and storage) up through the hypervisor layer Conduct administration, lifecycle management, and security hardening of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 appliance suite Work with a team that will design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures (VCF 9.0, AWS GovCloud, Azure for US Government) for enterprise workloads Implement, and sustain Container Platforms such as VKS (Kubernetes v1.35), Docker, and Podman as well as maintain Repositories/Registries Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations Ensure system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements Carry out high-level activities associated with design and system architecture Quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership Other duties as assigned Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related subject required Must have, or acquire within 60 days of hire, Security+ certification or equivalent Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area Familiarity with Cloud engineering experience requried Experience with enterprise hardware stack (HPE Synergy, HPE Nimble, NetApp ONTAP, etc.) required Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization required Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform required Understanding of networking, storage, identity, and DevSecOps pipelines required Preferred Experience: Experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations preferred Experience with continuous delivery tools (VCFA Blueprints, GitLab, ArgoCD, etc.) preferred Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, HELM, Bash, etc.) preferred Experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions preferred Ability to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components preferred A track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges preferred• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal cloud initiatives preferred Experience working in an agile environment preferred Experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment (RHEL 9.x) preferred Requirements Security: - Must be a US citizen - Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance Physical Requirements: - Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms - Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk - Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) - Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources Salary: $70,000 - 110,000 annually Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standard . We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjAxMTk3Ljg3NjBAa2lob21hY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}