Senior Infrastructure Engineer
About The Position
People rely on digital government services to apply for benefits, update records, and access essential support. But even the best-designed applications can fail if they aren’t stable, secure, or easy to maintain. Behind every successful service is strong infrastructure that keeps everything running smoothly. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Friends, you will help build and maintain that foundation. You will design infrastructure, automate deployments, and support secure, scalable environments for civic tech teams. Your work will ensure the systems we build are not just functional, but resilient, auditable, and ready to serve the public at scale. In this role, you will help civic tech teams deploy and maintain reliable, compliant, and scalable infrastructure. Your work will ensure that digital public services are stable, secure, and easy to update.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering
- Strong experience with Azure, including networking setup and maintenance
- Experience managing identity and access with Active Directory / RBAC
- CI/CD setup and maintenance (GitHub Actions) with Azure integration
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform and/or OpenTofu
- Docker and containerization
- Working knowledge of encryption at rest/in transit and firewall configuration for on-prem and cloud connections
- Experience supporting security compliance processes, including System Security Plans (SSPs)
Nice To Haves
- ExpressRoute experience
- Experience working with government systems or civic tech projects
- Familiarity with security authorization frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or state equivalents)
- Comfort supporting production systems and incident response
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including network integrations and hybrid on-prem connectivity
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, integrated with Azure
- Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform or OpenTofu
- Implement and maintain security controls including AD/RBAC, encryption at rest and in transit, and firewall configuration
- Support disaster recovery planning, monitoring, and compliance, including System Security Plan (SSP) documentation
- Work with engineering and product teams to keep delivery fast, stable, and secure
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and market benchmarks
- 401(k) with company match
- 18 days of PTO
- 11 paid federal holidays
- 5 additional wellness days
- Flexible remote work with support for coworking memberships if needed
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Wellness-first culture that respects boundaries and encourages balance
- Annual Professional Development Stipend to invest in courses, conferences, books, or coaching
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and learn across projects and disciplines
- Regular feedback, growth planning, and clear career pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
