Software Engineer, Infrastructure

NPAworldwide; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer in Reston, VA to build, deploy, and operate the systems that support mission-focused software in production. You’ll help improve the path from development to deployment, while ensuring reliable, observable, secure, and maintainable environments.

This hands-on role covers Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, CI/CD, monitoring, incident response, and system integrations, collaborating with researchers, software engineers, and end users to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD and release pipelines for cloud, on-premises, and deployed environments
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Monitor production systems and lead incident response to maintain high availability
• Improve system reliability, observability, and operational processes
• Integrate applications and infrastructure with external systems and services
• Collaborate with researchers, software engineers, and end users to deliver reliable operational solutions

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

CI/CD

Monitoring

Incident response

System integrations

Java

Rust

TypeScript/React

US citizenship

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Physics or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

CI/CD tools

Monitoring tools

Grafana/Observability

Job description

Job Description Were looking for a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer to build, deploy, and operate the systems that support mission-focused software in production.

You'll help improve the path from development to deployment, while ensuring operational environments are reliable, observable, secure, and maintainable.

This role offers hands-on ownership across Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, CI/CD, monitoring, incident response, and system integrations.

The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure and software engineering skills with the ability to solve problems in secure, operationally constrained environments.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain CI/CD and release pipelines for cloud, on-premises, and deployed environments
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Monitor production systems and lead incident response to maintain high availability
• Improve system reliability, observability, and operational processes
• Integrate applications and infrastructure with external systems and services
• Collaborate with researchers, software engineers, and end users to deliver reliable operational solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycles across cloud and on-premises environments
• Software development experience with Java, Rust, TypeScript/React, or similar technologies
• Strong software engineering and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Argo CD, or similar CI/CD platforms
• Experience with Keycloak or comparable identity and authentication systems
• Experience with Grafana, Loki, Alloy, or similar observability tools
• Production incident response experience
• Experience integrating software with external systems and services

Why This Role

This is a hands-on infrastructure role for an engineer who wants to work on real production systems where reliability and performance matter. You'll have meaningful ownership of deployment, infrastructure, observability, and operational reliability while working alongside a highly technical engineering and research team.

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity: We're looking for a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer to build, deploy, and operate the systems that support mission-focused software in production. You'll help improve the path from development to deployment, while ensuring operational environments are reliable, observable, secure, and maintainable. This role offers hands‑on ownership across Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, CI/CD, monitoring, incident response, and system integrations.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 125000

Salary Max : $ 175000

Currency Type : USD