Infrastructure Engineer

 
Our team of experienced network, security, VDI, Linux, and Windows engineers are seeking motivated team members, of all experience levels, to join us in supporting and growing our complex infrastructure. We take our employees’ professional growth seriously. You’ll see your skills improve as you interact daily with a group of passionate engineers and introduce new, fresh ideas to our tailored solutions. In this ever-changing industry, we work with you to stay ahead of the competition with the solutions we offer.  
 
We also offer a reliable, structured work schedule. Whether you’re working in the office in our Herndon, or Virginia Beach, VA offices, or from the comfort of your own home (yep – a hybrid schedule is available). We practice Agile methodologies across the entire organization and encourage your involvement in shaping our current and future solutions. Corporate objectives are discussed and understood across the company, so you’ll always know the business reasons behind your tasking.  

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Infrastructure Engineer to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in automation, and strong communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced environment.

• Build custom Linux system configurations. 

• Configure automation tools to provide repeatable system deployment. 

• Deploy and support custom software solutions. 

• Write and peer review automated scripts. 

• Debug solutions in deployed operating environments. 

• Leverage automated deployment and provisioning tools. 

• Solve complex new problems and be the one to automate and document the solution. 

• Full stack automation, including networks, systems, services, monitoring, backups. 

• Demonstrate understanding of system engineering processes and information security’s role in those processes. 

• Improve system infrastructure and evolve existing solutions. 

• Learn and attend training on new, unfamiliar technologies. 

• Generate documentation for the full software stack.   

• Perform and validate software updates.   

• Execute test codes for characterization of software performance.   

• Provide software product ownership for common third-party tools.   

• Proficient in networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) and technologies (Cisco, Juniper, etc.). 

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies. 

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tooling. 

• Proficient in YAML and Jinja for writing Salt states. 

• Deep knowledge of Linux networking concepts and tools. 

• Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting.   

• Experience with automated configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.  

• IT Infrastructures, CI/CD, Automation, and/or systems engineering experience.   

• Experience with scaling, production with emphasis on Reliability, Efficiency, and Scalability.   

• Success in leveraging traditional best practices, such as ITSM, as well as emerging methods, that are optimized for agility. 

• Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting.   

• Working knowledge of CM tools such as Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch between various architectural paradigms.   

• Experience with creating and automating installation/configuration procedures  
• Applicants selected must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; therefore, U. S. Citizenship is required.

Education   

• Relevant college degree plus four years of experience, or eight years of relevant experience.  

Our benefits  

• 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting  

• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance  

• Legal Resources Plan  

• Gym Facilities  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)  

• 11 Federal Holidays  

• Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company  

• Free sodas and snacks  

• Company sponsored weekly breakfast or lunch  

• Holiday parties and networking events  

• Participation in several charitable events  
    
    

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.