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Spear AI

Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, Mid-level

Spear AI

. Design and implement cloud architecture .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSuitland • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi or Terraform. Proficient in managing CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines, deploying to AWS and air-gapped environments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks like CMMC.

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Infrastructure As Code Using PulumiExpert In Docker And KubernetesCI/CD And DevSecOpsProficiency In AWSCurrent Or Active U.S. Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills
Infrastructure As CodeDockerKubernetesGitLab CI/CDAWSBash ScriptingPython ScriptingGo ScriptingTypeScript ScriptingNetworking
Soft Skills
Ability To Work Directly With Customer Engineering TeamsWillingness To Travel
Tools & Technologies
GitHub ActionsOpenTelemetrySentrySigNozHelmPodman
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
CMMC ComplianceCybersecurity Compliance FrameworksAir-Gapped EnvironmentsRed Hat Enterprise LinuxSelf-Hosting On Bare Metal Servers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and implement cloud architecture
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi
  • Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
  • Continuously deploy to AWS cloud and air-gapped environments
  • Monitor applications and services with OpenTelemetry, Sentry, and SigNoz
  • Enforce CMMC compliance policies and rules
  • Manage secrets and configuration
  • Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments
  • Support RHEL/Linux-based platforms using Kubernetes, Podman, Docker, and Helm in operational environments
  • Partner directly with customer engineering teams to integrate, test, and resolve infrastructure issues
  • Travel to customer sites as needed to support deployments, upgrades, and mission execution

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Current or active U.S. Secret clearance required
  • Expert in Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi or Terraform
  • Expert in Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Linux system administration, and Podman
  • Experience deploying and managing containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Podman
  • Expert in CI/CD and DevSecOps, including GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions
  • Proficiency in AWS and/or other cloud services
  • Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Go, or TypeScript
  • Proficiency with networking
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance frameworks like CMMC, PCI, or SOC
  • Familiarity with Single Sign-on and Identity Providers (IdP) like Authentik and Keycloak
  • Experience deploying to air-gapped environments
  • Experience self-hosting on bare metal servers
  • Strong software engineering skills
  • Ability to work directly with customer engineering teams
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
  • U.S. citizenship is required by the application form
  • Nice to have: experience supporting classified DoD or Navy environments
  • Nice to have: familiarity with OpenTelemetry, Sentry, or SigNoz
  • Nice to have: experience with edge computing, maritime systems, or sensor platforms
  • Nice to have: experience with AWS GovCloud or other secure cloud environments
  • Nice to have: experience working directly with government customers in operational environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Dedicated sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Professional development and educational opportunities
  • Collaborative environment with direct leadership access
  • Mission-driven work supporting national security
  • Growth opportunities
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Onsite / remote / flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent)
  • Relocation assistance (position dependent)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Performance bonuses
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Technology home office setup stipend
  • Professional certification reimbursement (position dependent)