Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Vega; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Federal Solutions in Richardson, Texas is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure supporting a national security mission. This direct-hire, full-time role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a STEM degree.

Responsibilities include deploying Terraform/Ansible/Helm-based infrastructure, building secure Kubernetes environments (EKS), and integrating cloud/on-prem resources while maintaining CI/CD pipelines with security baked

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
• Bachelor's degree in STEM
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline environment

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
• Build, operate, and secure containerized environments on EKS, EKS Auto Mode, and Kubernetes
• Configure and integrate resources across cloud and on-premises deployments
• Harden Linux systems and automate configuration management using Chef, Ansible, and scripting
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security practices
• Integrate COTS and FOSS technologies into secure environments
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders
• Document designs and communicate status clearly, in writing and verbally

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Kubernetes

Linux

Scripting

CI/CD

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Kubernetes

Chef

Docker

AWS

Job description

About the job Sr Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role

Vega Federal Solutions is hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Richardson, Texas, to design, deploy, and secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure supporting a national security mission. This is a direct-hire position and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

Vega Federal Solutions is a St. Louis-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in geospatial intelligence, secure automation, and national security software. You will work in a multi-discipline team where collaboration and clear communication matter as much as technical skill.

Employment type: Direct hire, full-time

Security clearance: Active TS/SCI (U.S. citizenship required)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Salary range $165,000 – $200,000 per year, based on experience

Responsibilities

Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm

Build, operate, and secure containerized environments on EKS, EKS Auto Mode, and Kubernetes

Configure and integrate resources across cloud and on-premises deployments

Harden Linux systems and automate configuration management using Chef, Ansible, and scripting

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security practices

Integrate COTS and FOSS technologies into secure environments

Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders

Document designs and communicate status clearly, in writing and verbally

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI security clearance

CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification, required at start of employment

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Good collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-discipline environment

Technical Skills

Experience deploying cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm

Experience with containerized environments: EKS, EKS Auto Mode, and Kubernetes

Understanding of cloud vs. on-premises deployments and configuring resources across both

Proficiency in Linux, Chef, system hardening, scripting, automation, integration, AWS, and Ansible

Preferred Qualifications

Broad knowledge of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization

AWS architecture and integration experience

DevSecOps experience with integrated security practices

Experience with cloud metrics and logging dashboards (Grafana, Prometheus, Promtail, Loki)

Strong Linux troubleshooting and automation scripting (Python, Bash)

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab, Artifactory, Helm)

Experience integrating COTS and FOSS technologies in secure environments