Principal Infrastructure Engineer

TISTA Science & Technology Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to make a significant impact on millions. This role involves designing and managing IT infrastructure, automating processes, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital solutions while leveraging your expertise in cloud computing and DevOps practices. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about technology and ready to drive transformation in IT infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above Industry Healthcare Benefits

Remote Working Options

Paid Time Off

Training/Certification Opportunities

Healthcare Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years scripting experience with modern DevOps tools like Ansible and Python.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD automation and integration tools like Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain IT infrastructure supporting organizational operations.
• Automate system deployment and management tasks for cloud infrastructures.
• Provide guidance on converting customer requirements into reliable IT solutions.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Network Protocols

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

DevOps Practices

Security Best Practices

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Jenkins

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Overview

TISTA is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer, who would like to have a positive impact for millions of people. If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Design, build, manage, and maintain the IT infrastructure that supports an organization's operations.
• Architect and deploy IT infrastructure components like servers, network configurations, storage systems, and cloud environments according to business needs.
• Architect infrastructure delivery and lead transformation initiatives involving Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Establish a sustainable IT DevOps model by driving a mature solution architecture aligned with industry best practices.
• Forecast future infrastructure needs and scale systems to accommodate growing demands.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks for improved efficiency.
• Work with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver digital solutions leveraging automation tools and coding skills.
• Automate system deployment and management tasks to enable private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Install, maintain, administrate, and troubleshoot infrastructure components and services on AWS, Azure, and as needed on prime appliances.
• Provide guidance to other team members with converting customer requirements into reliable IT infrastructure.
• Identify repetitive infrastructure tasks and automate them by developing reusable and maintainable infrastructure provisioning and configuration code library.
• Assist team in designing and implementing changes, improvements, or installation of automation.
• Support DevOps operations by integrating developed IaC and Configuration as Code (CaC) into CI/CD pipeline builds.
• Develop documentation utilizing enterprise standardized templates including Installation and Configuration Guides, white papers, design and engineering plans.
• Collaborate with architects to represent DevSecOps during the design and development of software or extensive revisions to existing applications.
• Identify areas of improvement in the current infrastructure to enhance resilience and reliability.
• Conduct research and provide review recommendations on software and technologies for vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain security protocols across the infrastructure to protect sensitive data, including firewalls, access controls, and encryption.
• Review vulnerability scans and provide mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with Federal security regulations, standards, and processes including FISMA and NIST.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of cloud computing delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) and deployment AI models related to Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud service.
• Familiarity with cloud data services and big data processing tools.
• Strong understanding and working experience of network protocols, server operating systems (Linux, Windows), storage technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, RedHat), and virtualization.
• Experience with tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus (/Docker), POSTMAN, Swagger (OpenAPI) and other DevSecOps tools.
• 7+ years scripting/coding experience with modern DevOps tools such as Ansible, Python, VMware PowerCLI, PowerShell, and deep expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience in AWS technologies like VPC, ALB, API Gateway, Lambda, EKS, ECS, Docker, ECR, EC2, S3, CloudFront, Terraform, CloudFormation, RDS, CloudWatch, and AWS Tags.
• 5+ years of DevOps experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in GitHub and/or similar version control code repository systems.
• Excellent knowledge of the software development lifecycle: build, test, deploy and release management with CI/CD automation and integration tools like Jenkins.
• Experience with containerization, e.g., Docker & Kubernetes, and server virtualization.
• Excellent analytical skills to diagnose complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Clear communication abilities to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of security best practices and industry standards to protect against cyber threats.
• Optional Certification(s) would be a plus: Terraform Associate Certification, Amazon Cloud Solutions Architect, Azure Cloud Solution Architect.

Certification:

• Preferred AWS/AZURE/RedHat.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Location:

• Remote, USA (Preferred in DC or Austin area).

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain MBI Clearance.

Pay Range:

• This position ranges from $98,145 to $140,625.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here.