Principal Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to positively impact millions. This role involves designing and managing IT infrastructure, automating tasks, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing, DevSecOps practices, and scripting. Enjoy remote work options and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, paid time off, and 401K matching. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Remote Working Options

Paid Time Off

Training/Certification Opportunities

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Military Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of scripting/coding experience with modern DevOps tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD automation and deployment tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain IT infrastructure supporting organizational operations.
• Automate system deployment and management tasks for cloud infrastructures.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver digital solutions leveraging automation.

Skills

Cloud Computing Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

DevSecOps Tools (Jenkins, SonarQube)

Scripting (Ansible, Python, PowerShell)

AWS Services (VPC, Lambda, EKS)

Network Protocols

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Job ID: 2025-5568

Location: US-Remote-United States

Overview

TISTA is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer who wants to have a positive impact on 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 supporting organizational operations.
• Architect and deploy IT infrastructure components like servers, network configurations, storage systems, and cloud environments based on business needs.
• Lead infrastructure delivery and transformation initiatives involving Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Establish a sustainable IT DevOps model with mature solution architecture aligned with industry best practices.
• Forecast future infrastructure needs and scale systems accordingly.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks for improved efficiency.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver digital solutions leveraging automation tools and coding skills.
• Automate system deployment and management tasks for private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Install, maintain, administer, and troubleshoot infrastructure components on AWS, Azure, and other appliances (Compute, storage, networking, virtualization).
• Guide team members in translating customer requirements into reliable IT infrastructure solutions.
• Identify repetitive tasks and automate them by developing reusable infrastructure provisioning and configuration code libraries.
• Assist in designing and implementing automation enhancements.
• Support DevOps operations by integrating IaC and Configuration as Code (CaC) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create documentation using enterprise-standard templates, including installation, configuration guides, white papers, and design plans.
• Collaborate with architects to incorporate DevSecOps principles during software design and development.
• Continuously seek improvements to make infrastructure more resilient and reliable.
• Conduct research and review software and technologies for vulnerabilities, providing recommendations.
• Implement and maintain security protocols to protect sensitive data, including firewalls, access controls, and encryption.
• Review vulnerability scans and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal security regulations such as FISMA and NIST.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment of AI models in public, private, and hybrid clouds.
• Experience with cloud data services and big data processing tools.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, server OS (Linux, Windows), storage, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, RedHat), and virtualization.
• Proficiency with DevSecOps tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus/Docker, POSTMAN, Swagger (OpenAPI).
• 7+ years scripting/coding experience with modern DevOps tools such as Ansible, Python, VMware PowerCLI, PowerShell, Terraform.
• Experience with AWS services like VPC, Lambda, EKS, ECS, Docker, S3, CloudFront, RDS, CloudWatch, and Terraform.
• At least 5 years of DevOps experience.
• 2+ years' experience with GitHub or similar version control systems.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle, CI/CD automation, and deployment tools.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and server virtualization.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex issues and develop solutions.
• Effective communication skills for explaining technical concepts and collaborating across teams.
• Knowledge of security best practices and industry standards.
• Optional certifications: Terraform Associate, AWS/Azure/RedHat Cloud Solutions Architect.

Additional Details

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Location: Remote, USA (preferably in DC or Austin area).

Clearance: Ability to obtain MBI Clearance.

Salary Range: $98,145 to $140,625, with actual offer based on skills, experience, and location. Benefits include comprehensive plans and bonuses. More info: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/