Platform Network Engineer (1014) with Security Clearance

Position Overview Supporting 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 * Excellence: The chance to be part of a company that has a reputation for excellence in task execution.
* 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