Infrastructure Engineer

NS2 Mission; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Herndon, VA is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud environments for data-intensive workloads. You will work with software, platform, and DevOps teams to build resilient infrastructure using Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and modern observability tools.

You'll implement secure networking, DNS, and messaging with RabbitMQ and Kafka, automate deployments via IaC, support CI/CD pipelines, and drive incident response and platform optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments.
• Strong AWS knowledge (EKS, EC2, S3).
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Understanding of routing, DNS, and networking in distributed environments.
• Experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka for messaging/streaming.
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and resilient infrastructure for high-volume workloads.
• Manage containerized environments using Kubernetes, including deployment and scaling.
• Build and optimize AWS infrastructure with EKS, EC2, and S3.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform and IaC practices.
• Develop routing and DNS solutions to support high availability.
• Configure messaging platforms like RabbitMQ and Kafka.
• Implement monitoring and observability with Grafana and related tools.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and drive incident resolution.
• Apply cloud security best practices and participate in platform optimization.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps practices

Networking concepts

Observability

CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Distributed systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Grafana

EKS

EC2

S3

Job description

Help build the infrastructure behind high-volume, mission-critical data operations. Join NS2 Mission as an Infrastructure Engineer in Herndon, VA, where you'll design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud environments that support distributed applications and data-intensive workloads.

Working closely with software, platform, and DevOps teams, you'll use Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and modern observability tools to build resilient infrastructure, automate deployments, and improve system reliability. You'll also play an important role in ensuring services can communicate efficiently and remain highly available through thoughtful networking, messaging, monitoring, and operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and resilient infrastructure supporting high-volume data and application workloads.
• Manage containerized environments using Kubernetes, including deployment, configuration, scaling, and operational support.
• Build and optimize AWS infrastructure utilizing services such as EKS, EC2, and S3.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Develop and maintain reliable routing and DNS solutions to support distributed applications and high availability.
• Configure and support messaging and event-streaming platforms such as RabbitMQ and Kafka.
• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability capabilities using tools such as Grafana to improve system visibility and operational awareness.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and continuous operational improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application issues and drive issues through resolution.
• Apply cloud security and infrastructure best practices to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Contribute to incident response, root cause analysis, and ongoing platform optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Professional experience supporting infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or DevOps initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production or enterprise environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS, including services such as EKS, EC2, and S3.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or comparable tools.
• Understanding of routing, DNS, and networking concepts within distributed environments.
• Experience supporting messaging or streaming platforms such as RabbitMQ and/or Kafka.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices.
• Understanding of modern DevOps methodologies and automated deployment practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure and operational issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting scalable applications and infrastructure on Kubernetes.
• Background supporting environments with high-volume data processing or alerting workloads.
• Experience with Grafana or similar monitoring and visualization platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and secure infrastructure design.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery.
• Experience working in large-scale, complex, and fast-paced technical environments.
• Familiarity with containerization, service-to-service communication, and distributed application architectures.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI FSP

Salary and Benefits Information:

The salary range for this position is $131,644.00 to $190,789.00. The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range. We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here: https://sapns2.com/ns2-mission-careers/

Please be aware, many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.