Senior System/Network Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Yellow Duck Technologies Inc.

• $120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 14+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Over 10 years of experience in system/network engineering.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and container technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and security principles.
  • Experience designing multi-cloud infrastructure solutions.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code methodologies such as Terraform or Ansible.
  • Solid experience in Linux system administration.
  • Familiarity with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
  • Understanding of DoD security requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Kubernetes-based infrastructure solutions.
  • Lead the architecture and security implementation of network systems.
  • Optimize overall system performance and resource utilization.
  • Implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions for infrastructure health.
  • Design and execute disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
  • Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives to automate deployments.
  • Troubleshoot complex systems and network-related issues efficiently.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices and technical skills.
  • Support and engage in security assessments and RMF activities.
  • Facilitate technical discussions on infrastructure matters.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-native architectures.
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities in a technical environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements based on project needs.
  • Engagement in high-impact, security-focused initiatives.
  • Access to professional development resources and training.
Full Job Description
Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a cleared Senior System/Network Engineer to lead infrastructure design, deployment, and optimization efforts for the unified solution. This position provides technical leadership for complex infrastructure challenges, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. The engineer works closely with development teams to implement cloud-native architectures and optimize system performance.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
  • Lead network architecture and security implementations.
  • Optimize system performance and resource utilization.
  • Implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions.
  • Design disaster recovery and high availability solutions.
  • Lead Infrastructure as Code implementations.
  • Troubleshoot complex system and network issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Support security assessments and RMF activities.
  • Lead infrastructure-related technical discussions.

Requirements:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
  • 10+ years of system/network engineering experience.
  • Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies.
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, and security.
  • Experience designing multi-cloud infrastructure solutions.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
  • Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
  • Understanding of DoD security requirements and RMF.

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