Cloud Deployment Engineer, Secret Clearance Required – 30% Travel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deploy, configure, and integrate Linux, VMware, and Kubernetes platforms within classified settings.

• Install, patch, and enhance infrastructure in accordance with DISA STIG requirements and security best practices.

• Construct and manage RHEL operating system images and their lifecycle processes.

• Deploy and set up VMware virtual infrastructure, including ESXi, vSphere, and associated components.

• Implement Kubernetes-based container platforms and assist with platform integration initiatives.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to infrastructure, networking, storage, virtualization, and applications.

• Provide support for customer data center deployments and on-site implementation activities.

• Integrate identity, security, monitoring, and logging solutions across various technology platforms.

• Address vulnerabilities and assist with compliance efforts.

• Generate deployment documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with engineering, security, and customer stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

• Expert-level experience in building and deploying Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

• Expert-level experience in deploying and managing VMware environments.

• Experience in deploying and supporting Kubernetes platforms.

• Experience working within enterprise data center environments.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% based on project needs.

• Top Secret clearance is preferred.

• Experience supporting DoD, Federal Government, or classified environments is preferred.

• Familiarity with STIG implementation and security remediation is preferred.

• Knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, vSAN, vCenter, or ESXi is preferred.

• Experience with OpenShift, Rancher, RKE2, or other enterprise Kubernetes distributions is preferred.

• Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or GitLab CI/CD is preferred.

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or other public cloud environments is preferred.

• Understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, routing, security zones, and load balancing is preferred.

• Knowledge of enterprise storage technologies and SAN architectures is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options.

• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D for the employee and dependents.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Health Spending Account (HSA).

• Transportation benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).