Deployment Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)•Arlington, VA

1d•$90,000 - $184,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, rapid prototype and full life cycle SW development for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Deployment Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. We are seeking a Deployment Engineer to support DoD programs by deploying and maintaining secure virtualized infrastructure and enterprise applications. This role focuses on VMware-based environments, Linux system administration, and automated configuration using Ansible and Chef. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing Linux-based systems, deploying applications into virtualized environments, and operating within DoD security and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field (or equivalent relevant experience)
3+ years of relevant experience in deployment, systems, or infrastructure engineering
Experience with Linux/Unix-based environments and real-time operating systems
Strong experience with Linux system (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) including vSphere/ESXI auto deploy tools
Experience deploying applications on Linux-based virtual machines
Hands-on experience with Ansible, Chef, Terraform, or Packer
Experience with Linux scripting (Bash) and/or Python
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, PXE booting)
Ability to travel up to 25%
All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navy warfare systems and tactical applications
Experience testing and deploying large-scale or distributed DoD systems
Experience supporting rapid prototyping, experimentation, integration, and capability demonstrations
Experience with multi-tier application deployments on Linux (web/app/database tiers)
Experience with configuration management of large-scale or distributed DoD systems
VMware certification (e.g., VCP)
Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE)

Responsibilities

Deploy and manage VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
Administer and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in virtualized environments
Install, configure, and support enterprise applications on Linux-based systems
Automate system configuration and application deployment using Ansible, Chef, Terraform, and Packer
Build and maintain hardened Linux VM templates aligned with STIG requirements
Perform system patching, upgrades, and package management on Linux systems
Support application deployments across development, test, and production environments
Troubleshoot Linux OS, infrastructure, and application deployment issues
Work with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with RMF and DoD security standards
Document deployment procedures, configurations, and support ATO-related activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, cybersecurity, software development, hardware engineering, logistics, and test organizations
Support system certification, verification, and validation activities in accordance with DoD standards