Platform Network Engineer (1014)

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., * 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.

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, 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.

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.

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