Principal Infrastructure Architect/Engineer - Secret Clearance

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

401k with match

Unlimited PTO

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior Principal Engineering/Architect to lead cloud and data infrastructure initiatives in a primarily remote role with occasional on-site support in Dallas and travel up to 25%.

The role focuses on diagnosing and resolving complex Linux, virtualization, networking, containers, and cloud infrastructure issues across global deployments. Must have active secret clearance or ability to obtain one and 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 10+ years of infrastructure engineering/support and systems administration experience.
• Experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, NSX.
• Proficient Linux systems administration (Redhat, Ubuntu).
• Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
• AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical bridge between federal operations and internal engineering.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues across Linux, virtualization, networking, containers and cloud infra.
• Provide hands-on engineering and support for remote customer environments.

Skills

10+ years infra engineering

VMware ESXi vCenter NSX

Linux administration

Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Principal Engineering/Architect role with leading global cloud technology firm!

Salary: $170,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a leading global tech company on the cutting edge of cloud and data solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation, inclusivity, and work-life balance, we foster a dynamic environment for career growth.

With a global customer base including all sectors, from Fortune 500 to up-and-coming startups, we over diverse product lines including, but not limited to, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence, Storage, Networking, Supercomputing, and Digital Transformation offerings.

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay DOE ($150-$220k) + Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package that is top-of-market
• Relocation Assistance (if needed)
• 401k with a match
• Unlimited PTO
• Top-notch work/life balance, career growth, and exceptionally high employee satisfaction

Job Details

We are seeking a senior-level infrastructure engineer to serve as the technical bridge between federal customer operations teams and internal engineering organizations. This is a highly hands‑on role focused on diagnosing and resolving complex production issues across Linux systems, virtualization, networking, containers, and cloud infrastructure.

*This is primarily a remote role where your time will be split between primarily working virtually and supporting customer environments in Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Montgomery, AL. Travel to customer sites is up to 25%*

MUST HAVE:

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
• 10+ years of infrastructure engineering/support and systems administration experience
• VMware (ESXi, vCenter, NSX)
• Linux systems administration (Redhat, Ubuntu)
• Kubernetes and containerized workloads
• AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud infrastructure

NICE TO HAVE:

• Federal or DoD customer experience
• KVM/libvirt
• Certifications: VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, CKA/CKAD
• Security+, CISSP, or CASP+
• AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications
• DevOps tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Ansible, Terraform
• Identity Management

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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