Infrastructure Engineer

GRVTY; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstrat, a GRVTY company, seeks an Infrastructure Engineer to orchestrate OTA deployments to global fielded systems in a DDIL environment. You will automate deployment, secure software, and reduce FSR travel while monitoring health remotely in a hybrid on-premises and cloud setup.

The role emphasizes hands-on security focus, with strong Cisco networking experience and virtualization know-how. Expect a demanding, mission-driven environment with opportunities for growth and advanced certs.

Qualifications

• A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and systems administration.
• Experience with virtualization platforms.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own DevSecOps tasks: Dockerfiles, hardened images, and cluster operations.
• Manage RBAC, networking, and troubleshooting across layers.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Automate tasks with Bash, Python, or Ansible; backups and DR planning.
• Monitor health and preempt production issues; manage VLANs and routing.

Skills

Dockerfiles

Cluster operations

RBAC

Networking

Linux servers

Scripting

Ansible

Backups & DR

Monitoring

Security practices

Tools

Docker

Python

Bash

Ansible

Puppet

SNMP/Nagios/SolarWinds

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Northstrat, a GRVTY company is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to orchestrate and execute over the air (OTA) software deployments to globally fielded systems in a potentially degraded, disconnected, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) connectivity environment. This engineer will be responsible for automating the deployment and security of software, reducing the need for FSR travel while increasing the operational availability of the fleet. Once the software is live, the infrastructure engineer will monitor its health remotely to preempt failures that could impact mission The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, security-focused, and comfortable operating in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment.

What You'll be Owning

DevSecOps

• Writing Dockerfiles
• Building hardened images
• Cluster operations
• RBAC
• Networking
• Troubleshooting
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Manage system services, patching, and updates
• Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible
• Manage system backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Troubleshoot and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Manage VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP), and switching technologies
• Maintain network segmentation and security controls
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Monitor network health and performance using SNMP and other tools
• Maintain firewall policies and intrusion prevention systems 1

What You Must Have

• A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) or better
• Must have 5+ years of experience in network engineering and systems administration
• Experience with virtualization platforms
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot across network and system layers
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking equipment

What Would be Nice to Have

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or better
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash)

Pay Range:

At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors - such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work‑life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.Our benefits package is designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

• The pay range for this position is: $104,000 - $190,000