Lead Unified Comms Engineer - Federal Customer

Dell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Training and development

Collaborative, diverse team

Job summary

Dell in Chantilly, VA is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and secure enterprise infrastructure with Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift. This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and hands-on experience across DNS, IdM, OCP, OAuth, and related platform components.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate deployments, manage containers, and harden security across the stack while supporting next-generation infrastructure initiatives in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, Networking).
• Active TS/SCI and the ability to maintain access as required by the program.
• Experience deploying, managing, and monitoring Kubernetes and the containerized applications running within.
• Working knowledge of authentication protocols and methodologies (IdM, OIDC, KeyCloak, Authentik).
• Experience containerizing applications via Docker / Podman.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, maintain and secure platform infrastructure.
• Collaborate with architects, developers and project management.
• Automate deployment and configuration of OS, apps and platform components.
• Manage networking concepts including VLANs, firewalls and troubleshooting.
• Ensure security concepts including encryption, authentication, authorization, access controls.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Networking

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Podman

Python

Go

Bash

IdM/OIDC

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

OpenShift

iptables

ebpf

tcpdump

wireshark

DNS

Job description

DevOps Engineer - Federal Customer (Chantilly, VA)

(on-site 5 days per week: TS/SCI required)

Job summary

If you enjoy working with new technologies, enterprise-leading equipment, and have a passion for building and maintaining information technology (IT) infrastructures, we would like to speak to you. This position will play a key role in supporting next-generation infrastructure to drive innovation.

You will join a diverse team of DevOps Engineers to design, deploy, maintain, and secure platform infrastructure. You will collaborate with people inside and outside the organization to deliver the highest standards for building, deploying, and securing infrastructure.

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure. This includes automating the deployment and configuration of operating systems, applications, and platform components associated with Kubernetes. As a DevOps Engineer, you are responsible for the entire stack (DNS, IdM, OCP, OAUTH, DHCP, S3, NFS, Application Stack, and more).

Key Job Responsibilities

DevOps Engineers demonstrate the ability to analyze complex problems and engineer effective solutions.

• Understanding of networking concepts, including bonding, bridging, VLANs, firewalls, and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of multiple operating systems (Linux, BSD, UNIX)
• Knowledge of one or more scripting languages: Python, Go, Bash
• Understanding of containerization platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Basic understanding of security concepts, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and access controls
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, developers, and project management
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Desire to continue learning and professional development in the field of Platform Engineering

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with multiple operation systems (Linux, Windows, Networking)
• Active TS/SCI and the ability to maintain access as required by the program
• Experience deploying, managing, and monitoring Kubernetes and the containerized applications running within
• Working knowledge of authentication protocols and methodologies (IdM, OIDC, KeyCloak, Authentik)
• Experience containerizing applications via Docker / Podman

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with filesystems (File, Block, Object)
• Experience managing and validating disaster recovery processes
• Ability to deploy and utilize local Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Experience with iptables, ebpf, tcpdump, wireshark

We offer

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment that fosters professional growth and development.
• Opportunities for personal and technical skill enhancement through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture that values diversity and encourages individual contributions.

If you are passionate about DevOps, have a strong technical background, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.