Staff Infrastructure Engineer

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation•Rockville, MD

84d•$98,145 - $140,625•Hybrid

About The Position

TISTA is seeking a skilled Staff Infrastructure Engineer professional to design, build, manage, and maintain the IT infrastructure that supports our organization's operations. TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Requirements

5+ years in DevOps/Infrastructure Engineering
7+ years scripting/coding (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, etc.).
Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation.
Strong hands on experience with AWS (VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, ECS/EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.); Azure experience is a plus.
Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus, SonarQube).
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Windows servers, virtualization, and storage systems.
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and federal security standards (NIST, FISMA).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to obtain MBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect, Terraform Associate) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable IT infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible for provisioning, configuration, and automation.
Automate deployments, monitoring, and repetitive tasks using Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and integrate IaC and automation into DevOps workflows.
Troubleshoot and optimize infrastructure for reliability, security, and performance.
Apply security best practices including firewalls, access controls, vulnerability scans, and compliance with NIST/FISMA standards.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions.