Position OverviewSupporting the AECC project, the Platform Network Engineer develops and maintains the Kubernetes-based network architecture for the US Army. This role focuses on a software-defined infrastructure utilizing CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision network foundations for multitenant hosting across global sites.
Quick Facts- Location: Radford, VA (Hybrid telework/onsite as needed)
- Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret
- Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in an IT-related field
- Experience: Mid-to-senior level networking experience in enterprise environments
- Work Schedule: Full-time
Mandatory Certifications- Baseline: Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II
- Computing Environment: Must obtain a certification (Cisco DCNX, PCNSE, CKA, or Red Hat OpenShift) within 6 months of hire
Key Responsibilities- Architecture Maintenance: Work with Government engineers to develop and maintain the AECC Kubernetes-based networking architecture.
- Infrastructure as Code: Deploy and maintain IaC pipelines for automated network provisioning and configuration management.
- Network Administration: Perform daily patching and upgrading of Kubernetes networking components like CNI plugins.
- Health Monitoring: Monitor network resource health and utilization, providing troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hosting platform issues.
Required Technical Skills- Kubernetes Networking: Expertise in CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium), service discovery, ingress controllers, and DNS management.
- Automation: Strong proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting (Python/Bash).
- Enterprise Protocols: Knowledge of mTLS, service mesh, and standard routing protocols.
Preferred Skills & Experience- DoD Standards: Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and the IAVM process.
- Platform Familiarity: Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or vanilla Kubernetes.
What We Can Offer You- Time Off: Full-time associates receive 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Secondary Insurance, Dental, and Vision.
- Financial Security: 401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Insurance: Short-term and Long-term Disability at no cost, plus Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
Salary Range: $101,500-$145,000
