Platform Infrastructure Engineer — Secret Clearance + Relocation

Maximus; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Platform Infrastructure Engineer to deploy and maintain multiple platforms, working with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable architecture. The role supports flexible work arrangements with on-site requirements and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Active Secret clearance is required for this position. The candidate will deploy and manage VMware, Puppet, Foreman, and security tooling, while enabling IaC practices in a DevOps environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• US Citizens only due to contract requirements.
• At least 7 years of experience in the related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure is a bonus but not required.
• Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations in diverse locations.
• Candidates reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Contract supports 24x7x365 uptime; recall requirements and on-call schedule must be met.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on current platform(s).
• Experience in managing and maintaining application integration leveraging current networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
• Oversee and conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.
• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT
• Manage and configure host-based security systems.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers.
• Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and Solarwinds.
• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server
• Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.

Skills

Active Security clearance

US Citizenship

7+ years experience

DevOps

IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

VMware / vCenter

Puppet / Foreman

Red Hat Satellite

Security testing

Monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana/ELK)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

On-call readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

VMware

vCenter

Kickstart

Puppet

Foreman

CIS-CAT

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

IBM NetCool

Solarwinds

Red Hat Satellite Server

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Platform Infrastructure Engineer to deploy and maintain multiple platforms, working with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable architecture. The role supports flexible work arrangements with on-site requirements and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Active Secret clearance is required for this position. The candidate will deploy and manage VMware, Puppet, Foreman, and security tooling, while enabling IaC practices in a DevOps environment.