Senior Systems Engineer, SME, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, TS/SCI

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. Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise hosting environments for mission-critical applications across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining enterprise hosting environments, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipeline development, and compliance with security regulations such as FedRAMP. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance on secure application deployment and infrastructure integration.

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Active Top Secret ClearanceLinux AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformContainer Orchestration Management

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationWindows AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Container OrchestrationService Mesh ImplementationService Discovery SolutionsTroubleshootingCloud Infrastructure ManagementDevSecOps Principles

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesProblem-SolvingCollaborationTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsAnsibleTerraformOpenTofuAWS FargateAzure Container ServicesSUSE Rancher Prime RKE2HashiCorp ConsulApache ZooKeeperAWS Cloud Map

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPSecure Cloud EnvironmentsDepartment of Defense ITDepartment of the Navy ITSecurity Accreditation Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheAWSAzureCloudConsulCyber SecurityJenkinsLinuxTerraformZookeeper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise hosting environments for mission-critical applications across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure
Administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux and Windows server environments
Develop, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies
Configure, manage, and operate container orchestration platforms
Implement and maintain service mesh and service discovery technologies
Develop, configure, and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, OpenTofu, or comparable tools
Support automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment across multiple hosting environments
Integrate DevSecOps principles into infrastructure management, application deployment, and system administration
Support infrastructure deployment and management within FedRAMP-authorized and other secure cloud environments
Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity teams, and system administrators on application integration
Evaluate application hosting requirements and provide guidance on solution architecture, infrastructure compatibility, and deployment strategies
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application integration, container orchestration, and deployment issues
Help ensure systems and application hosting environments comply with government security policies and regulations
Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to mission application developers on infrastructure design, cloud hosting, system integration, and secure deployment practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access
High school diploma with a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience, or commensurate experience
Strong experience administering and maintaining Linux and Windows operating systems in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience creating, deploying, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Jenkins, or similar tools
Experience configuring, managing, and operating container orchestration platforms such as AWS Fargate, Azure Container services, SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2, or comparable technologies
Experience configuring and operating service mesh and service discovery solutions such as HashiCorp Consul, Apache ZooKeeper, AWS Cloud Map, or similar technologies
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, OpenTofu, or comparable tools
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, processes, and secure infrastructure deployment practices
Experience managing application deployments across on-premises, commercial cloud, and hybrid cloud infrastructures
Understanding of FedRAMP and other secure cloud hosting environments
Ability to provide technical guidance to application developers on solution architecture, infrastructure integration, and security compliance
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with software development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams
Must reside within commuting distance of Quantico, Virginia, and be available for onsite support as required
Preferred: experience supporting Department of Defense or Department of the Navy IT environments
Preferred: experience designing or maintaining infrastructure within FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments
Preferred: experience supporting secure application hosting, infrastructure automation, and enterprise application modernization
Preferred: familiarity with security accreditation processes and DevSecOps compliance requirements
Preferred: experience providing architectural guidance and technical leadership to application development teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off, including 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
PTO cash out
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Life and AD&D insurance
Medical and prescription coverage
Employee referral program
Flexible work from home options