Lead Infrastructure Software Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

. Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate, and control project scope and deliverables .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and leading teams in the development and deployment of Infrastructure as Code solutions, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and container technologies. Proficient in software development across multiple languages and frameworks, while ensuring secure coding practices and effective risk management.

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Kubernetes ManagementInfrastructure as CodeContainer TechnologiesSoftware DevelopmentLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

KubernetesDockerAnsibleTerraformBash/ShellSQLPythonJavaJavaScriptHTML/CSS

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsStrong Documentation SkillsLeadership Capabilities

Tools & Technologies

HelmArgoCDVMwareKVMEC2GitJenkinsArtifactoryRook/CephNFS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyMaster’s Degree in EngineeringActive Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsCloud IaaSPaaSSaaSNetworkingVirtualizationAgile Work Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSDockerEC2JavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesLinuxNFSPuppetPythonSaltStackSQLTCP/IPTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate, and control project scope and deliverables
Support conversion of internal customer requirements into a refined vision
Lead a team developing, implementing, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi-site, multi-system microservice-based application
Lead operations for deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters in unclassified and classified air-gapped environments
Design and implement solutions meeting specific requirements
Debug deployment and configuration issues and identify root causes
Guide evaluation and application of emerging technologies and architectures, including cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
Manage, mentor, and lead a small team of engineers on operational and development tasks
Implement and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks
Develop software interfaces across network protocols and messaging frameworks
Integrate software components into complex software environments
Collaborate with colleagues and lead engineers from other disciplines
Participate in design and code reviews
Develop software using secure coding practices
Support test and integration activities in IDT labs and customer labs
Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate, and control risks and opportunities
Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of internal deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience
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.
Aptitude for utilizing AI tools, such as LLMs and 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
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Master’s Degree in Engineering or another technical field highly desired
High-level proficiency with Kubernetes distributions such as RKE2
Experience with distributed storage systems such as Rook/Ceph and NFS
Experience deploying Kubernetes clusters and configuring networking and storage
Experience with Git, Jenkins, and 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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