Platform Infrastructure Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Dev Technology • Colorado Springs, CO

55d • $116,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dev Technology is seeking a Senior Platform Security Engineer to manage, secure, and optimize mission-critical platforms for a federal client. This role combines deep technical expertise in system performance, cybersecurity, automation, and DevOps methodologies to ensure resilient and compliant infrastructure supporting national security objectives.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible due to federal contract requirements).
• Experience with federal government contracts, with a preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
• Minimum 12 years in a related technical field.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with OpenShift.
• Expertise in VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, CIS-CAT.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, SolarWinds).
• Proficiency in Red Hat Satellite Server for patch management.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and IaC within RHEL containers.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on-call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment.

Nice To Haves

• Team player and fast learner with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support geographically diverse mission-critical operations.
• Familiarity with AWS and Azure for managing and securing cloud environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Optimize: Continuously monitor system performance and implement corrective actions across current platforms.
• Application Integration: Manage and maintain integrations leveraging networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
• Cybersecurity Oversight: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate risks.
• Incident Response: Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.
• Automation: Create and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.
• Platform Management: Deploy and manage machines using VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.
• Host Security: Configure and manage host-based security systems.
• DevOps & IaC: Apply DevOps methodologies and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL container environments.
• Monitoring & Logging: Utilize tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds for system health and performance.
• Patch Management: Patch and maintain systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Hardware Support: Provide hands-on support for servers and workstations.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support mission-critical operations.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees