Infrastructure Engineer

Position: Infrastructure Engineer Location: Herndon, VA - Hybrid: 2 days in the office (Tuesday and Thursday) Job Overview: This individual will serve as a critical member of the Infrastructure Engineering team. They will work independently and collaboratively with other Exostar teams to design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure solutions that leverage cloud technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing cloud environments, particularly in Azure, and have experience deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Your responsibilities include designing, developing, and managing scalable infrastructure solutions using IaC, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and security. You will build and maintain containerized environments using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to ensure robust and scalable application deployment. Collaboration with development, operations, and security teams is essential to integrate systems and applications into a cohesive infrastructure. You will implement and manage cloud resources, primarily within Azure, to ensure optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Using monitoring tools to assess system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the reliability and availability of infrastructure is a key part of the role. Continuous improvement of infrastructure by automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual intervention, and enhancing scalability is expected. You will ensure infrastructure complies with regulatory requirements, including ITAR, and supports business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Providing expert-level support and troubleshooting for infrastructure-related incidents and issues, focusing on root cause analysis and long-term fixes, is also part of your responsibilities. Finally, documenting infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational efficiency is crucial.