Infrastructure Engineer IV

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

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Overview Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Remote, preferred Boston, MA or Dayton, OH As an Infrastructure Engineer IV you will automate infrastructure provisioning and upgrades using Ansible and bb-bootstrap. Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters across enclaves (NIPR-Il5/SIPR/JWICS). Perform bi-weekly BigBang upgrades and monthly CLI tool updates. Support backend infrastructure for tools like Jira, Confluence, KubeCost, and GitLab. Troubleshoot cluster and deployment issues alongside other teams

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Strong knowledge of cloud computing in a DoD context including industry standard tooling and major cloud service providers.
• Broad understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the fields of cloud computing and Infrastructure-as-a-Service.
• Serves as a senior technical expert working in engineering teams of teams environment across architecture, infrastructure, platform, migration, network, hardware, software, integration, and verification efforts.
• Provides requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program DOD requirements are developed and sustained.
• Fully support program architect and staff engineering efforts.
• Possesses a strong expertise in DOD areas such as command and control, intelligence, acquisition, data handling, space, and cyber, and intelligence data handling.
• Experience, knowledge and adherence to sound engineering lifecycle workflow principles across hardware, software, network, interfaces, high-level/detail design, integration, verification, and regression testing.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with program objectives. Determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments (including cyber) and software/hardware.
• General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

• CompTIA Cloud+ or Security +; GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Master’s or other advanced degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline.
• Certifications in one or more of the following:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar certifications

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility Aether Aerospace allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.