DoD Infrastructure Engineer IV — Remote (TS/SCI)

Aether Aerospace; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer IV to automate infrastructure provisioning and upgrades, manage Kubernetes across multiple enclaves, and support backend tools like Jira, Confluence, and GitLab. The role emphasizes DoD context, security, and advanced cloud infrastructure expertise in a remote-friendly setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s in IT or related field with 8+ years of experience, and relevant certifications (Cloud+, Security+, AWS

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or similar discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications: CompTIA Cloud+ or Security+; GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC.
• Master’s or higher degree preferred.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Responsibilities

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and upgrades using Ansible and bb-bootstrap.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters across enclaves (NIPR-Il5/SIPR/JWICS).
• Support backend infrastructure for tools like Jira, Confluence, GitLab.
• Perform bi-weekly BigBang upgrades and monthly CLI tool updates.
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems aligned with DoD program objectives.

Skills

Cloud computing

Kubernetes

Ansible

Automation

bb-bootstrap

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Kubernetes

bb-bootstrap

Job description

Aether Aerospace is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer IV to automate infrastructure provisioning and upgrades, manage Kubernetes across multiple enclaves, and support backend tools like Jira, Confluence, and GitLab. The role emphasizes DoD context, security, and advanced cloud infrastructure expertise in a remote-friendly setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s in IT or related field with 8+ years of experience, and relevant certifications (Cloud+, Security+, AWS