Platform Engineer/Architect Senior

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FEDITC, LLC is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer/Architect to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities include senior platform engineering for DFAS CCE infrastructure, processing Tier 3 DFASNow tickets, and deploying new hardware/software while ensuring proper testing and configuration. Collaboration with government teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years enterprise systems engineering experience.
• Security+ certification demonstrating baseline security knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms and Microsoft/Linux server administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior platform engineering support for DFAS CCE infrastructure.
• Process DFASNow Tier 3 priority tickets.
• Support implementation of new hardware and software into DFAS CCE.
• Take actions to properly test, configure, and install new technologies.
• Ensure no conflicts when implementing new technologies.
• Develop briefings, studies, project estimates, and cost benefit analyses.
• Support CCE infrastructure monitoring and service delivery.
• Coordinate with government team members on coverage and workload balance.

Skills

Enterprise systems engineering

Security+ knowledge

DoD security processes

Technical documentation

Linux server administration

Windows server administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

MECM

SCOM

Microsoft System Center suite

Active Directory

VMware

Job description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

We are looking for a Platform Engineer/Architect Senior to work in Indianapolis, IN.

An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior platform engineering support for DFAS CCE infrastructure
• Process CCE priority Tier 3 DFASNow support tickets
• Support implementation of new hardware and software into DFAS CCE
• Take actions required to properly test, configure, and install new technologies
• Ensure no conflicts when implementing new technologies
• Develop briefings, studies, project estimates, and cost benefit analyses
• Support CCE infrastructure monitoring and service delivery
• Coordinate with government team members on coverage and workload balance

Experience/Skills:

• 8+ years enterprise systems engineering experience
• Security+ certification demonstrating baseline security knowledge
• Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms
• Proficiency in MECM, SCOM, and Microsoft System Center suite
• Experience with Directory Services (Active Directory)
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux server administration
• Experience developing technical documentation and design specifications
• Familiarity with DoD change control processes

Preferred Qualification:

• CISSP certification (upgrade path)
• VMware VCP certification
• Experience with DFAS or DoD financial systems
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs
• Experience with containerization technologies

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved IAT Level II certification

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.