Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Platform Infrastructure Engineer.

You will be responsible for the deployment and maintenance of several platforms supporting multiple applications.

The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing technical architecture while delivering scalable and reliable solutions.

This is an on-site position that requires a Secret Clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS202, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on current platform(s).

- Experience in managing and maintaining application integration leveraging current networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)

- Oversee and conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

- Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.

- Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.

- Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT

- Manage and configure host-based security systems.

- Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers.

- Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and Solarwinds.

- Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.

- Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.

- Experience/knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to manage, secure, and maintain the environment/platform infrastructure is a bonus, but not required.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- At least 12 years of experience in the related field

- Must have 4+ years of OpenShift.

- Experience must include most of the following: containerization (Docker or Kubernetes), RHEL administration, VMWare, Ansible, Terraform, AWS/Azure Cloud/On Prem, Security compliance, infrastructure monitoring.
• Active Secret clearance.
- Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.

- This is an on-site position at a government facility.

- Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.

- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.

- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

- Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration OR Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) OR Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Minimum Requirements

TCS202, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

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