Infrastructure Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

JTEC Consulting, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEC Consulting, LLC is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly) for 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA. You will architect and operate highly available cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, AWS services, Terraform, and modern observability tools. A current TS/SCI with polygraph and U.S.

citizenship are required. The role emphasizes DevOps, security best practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems in a DoD/private sector

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Current TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree)
• Mid-Level: 5+ years of infrastructure or DevOps engineering experience with a focus on AWS and Kubernetes
• Senior Level: 8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with advanced architectural design of scalable, distributed systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to work as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain highly available systems using Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Optimize and manage AWS cloud infrastructure (EKS, EC2, S3)
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code with Terraform
• Design robust routing and DNS solutions for high availability and performance
• Manage messaging platforms like RabbitMQ and Kafka for large-scale data streams
• Monitor system health with Grafana and implement logging/alerting
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot complex cloud systems and enforce security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

Equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree

Tools

AWS

EC2

S3

EKS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Grafana

DNS

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)
Chantilly, VA 20151

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients’ most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DoD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to bridging complex operational challenges with modern data solutions.

Security Clearance Requirement : Current TS/SCI with polygraph

Location Note: 100% On-Site

Relocation: Relo support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered

Key Responsibilities
(Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:)

• Architecture and Orchestration: Architect and maintain highly available systems using Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized workloads and ensure seamless application deployment and management
• Cloud Infrastructure: Optimize and manage our cloud infrastructure on AWS, heavily utilizing services such as EKS, EC2, and S3
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling
• Networking: Design and implement robust routing and DNS solutions to guarantee high availability and optimal performance across our distributed systems
• Data Streaming: Manage and optimize messaging platforms like RabbitMQ and Kafka to handle large-scale data streams and ensure reliable service-to-service communication
• Observability and Monitoring: Proactively monitor system health using Grafana, alongside advanced logging and alerting frameworks, to enable rapid incident response
• DevOps and CI/CD: Collaborate closely with development teams, championing DevOps methodologies to streamline CI/CD pipelines and drive overall operational efficiency
• Security and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement industry best practices in cloud security and automation

Education and Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship
• Current TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree)
• Experience Level:
• Mid-Level:5+ years of infrastructure or DevOps engineering experience with a focus on AWS and Kubernetes
• Senior Level: 8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with advanced architectural design of scalable, distributed systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to work as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team

Technical Requirements:

• Hands-on experience and deep technical expertise in the following:
• Cloud & Containers: AWS, EC2, S3, EKS, Kubernetes
• Automation & IaC: Terraform, DevOps methodologies, CI/CD
• Messaging & Streaming: RabbitMQ, Kafka
• Networking: Routing, DNS
• Observability: Grafana, Logging, Alerting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience building and running scalable applications on Kubernetes in production environments
• Demonstrated experience handling and processing high-volume data alerts
• Demonstrated track record of success working on large, complex projects within fast-paced, high-growth environments

JTEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary:
JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job-related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates’ related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.