Machine Learning Engineer

LMI

. Design, deploy, configure, operate, and sustain AWS-based platform services for mission-critical Department of War applications and workloads .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and managing AWS-based platforms and Kubernetes environments, with a strong focus on security compliance and infrastructure automation. Proficient in CI/CD practices, containerization, and troubleshooting complex technical issues within mission-critical applications.

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AWS Infrastructure ManagementKubernetes AdministrationInfrastructure As CodeDepartment of Defense Cybersecurity PracticesActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

AWSKubernetesLinux AdministrationDockerCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure As CodeConfiguration AutomationNetworking ConceptsVulnerability ManagementTechnical Problem Diagnosis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRemote Work Effectiveness

Tools & Technologies

GitOpsContainer RegistriesArtifact RepositoriesMonitoring ToolsLogging Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Department of Defense 8570-compliant Certification

Industry Keywords

DODINRMFSTIGsATOContinuous Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber SecurityDNSDockerFirewallsKubernetesLinuxTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, configure, operate, and sustain AWS-based platform services for mission-critical Department of War applications and workloads
Administer Kubernetes clusters and supporting services, including access control, ingress, storage, secrets, networking, autoscaling, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance
Build and maintain repeatable infrastructure and platform configurations using infrastructure-as-code tools
Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, container registries, artifact repositories, automated testing, and deployment controls
Onboard, configure, deploy, and sustain containerized applications across development, test, staging, and production environments
Integrate platform services with DODIN network services, IAM, PKI, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and government enterprise services
Implement secure platform configurations aligned with security baselines, DISA STIGs, RMF requirements, and ATO conditions
Monitor platform availability, performance, capacity, security posture, and application health
Troubleshoot complex issues involving Linux, containers, Kubernetes, AWS, networking, certificates, encryption, load balancing, storage, compute, identity, and application dependencies
Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, backup, recovery, and controlled upgrades
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, software, data, systems engineering, and mission teams
Maintain platform architecture documentation, configuration standards, operating procedures, runbooks, troubleshooting guides, deployment instructions, and knowledge articles
Support technical interchange meetings, architecture reviews, release planning, change control, incident response, root-cause analysis, and after-action reviews
Provide status reporting on platform health, technical risk, security findings, maintenance activities, dependencies, and recommended actions
Participate in scheduled maintenance and time-sensitive incident response outside normal working hours when mission needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret security clearance
Minimum of five years of directly relevant professional experience
Hands-on experience operating, integrating, or sustaining systems connected to the DODIN
Current Department of Defense 8570-compliant certification appropriate to assigned information assurance or cybersecurity workforce functions
Hands-on experience deploying, administering, troubleshooting, and upgrading Kubernetes environments
Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and services
Experience administering Linux-based systems
Experience building, securing, deploying, and operating containers using Docker, OCI-compatible technologies, or equivalent tooling
Experience with infrastructure as code, configuration automation, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and repeatable deployment practices
Working knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, DNS, load balancing, VPNs, TLS, certificates, and network segmentation
Working knowledge of Department of Defense cybersecurity and authorization practices, including RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and ATO requirements
Ability to independently diagnose complex technical problems, coordinate across technical teams, document findings, and drive resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively remotely, protect government information, maintain reliable connectivity, and travel periodically
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position within the continental United States
Periodic travel to government or LMI locations as required
Equal employment opportunity protections
Application accommodations for persons with disabilities