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This engineer will be responsible for automating the deployment and security of software, reducing the need for FSR travel while increasing the operational availability of the fleet. Once the software is live, the infrastructure engineer will monitor its health remotely to preempt failures that could impact mission The ideal candidate will be hands-on, security-focused, and comfortable operating in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment\nKey Responsibilities\nDevSecOps\nStrong proficiency with Docker\nWriting Dockerfiles \nBuilding hardened images \nIntegrating builds into pipelines \nHands-on Kubernetes experience\nCluster operations \nWorkload management \nRBAC \nNetworking \nTroubleshooting \nLinux Systems Administration\nInstall, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) \nManage system services, patching, and updates \nAutomate tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible \nManage system backups and disaster recovery procedures \nMonitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues \nNetwork Engineering\nTroubleshoot and maintain enterprise network infrastructure \nManage VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP), and switching technologies \nMaintain network segmentation and security controls \nPerform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management\n Monitor network health and performance using SNMP and other tools \nMaintain firewall policies and intrusion prevention systems 1\nRequirements\nA DoD TS/SCI clearance is required \nCompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) or better \nMust have 5+ years of experience in network engineering and systems administration \nStrong Linux administration experience in production environments \nExperience with virtualization platforms \nKnowledge of network security principles and best practices \nMust have the ability to troubleshoot across network and system layers \nStrong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment \nPreferred Qualifications\nCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or better \nExperience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) \nExperience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix) \nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) \nScripting experience (Python, Bash)\nBenefits\nWork/Life Balance\nNorthstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.\nPay Range There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.\nFlex Time\nNorthstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.\nIndividual Benefits Account (IBA)\nTo attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.\nThe purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:\nIBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.\nProfit Sharing Plan (PSP)\nThe PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.\nLifelong Learning\nOur culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.\nJoin Our Talented Team\nWe hire the BEST employees and value each one. Since 2021, The Washington Post has recognized Northstrat among its \"Top Workplaces\". We think that your friends and family will like it here too, so we offer employee referral incentives.\nNorthstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nWe are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. 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