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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Sr Consultant 5 - Cloud-Native Platform Engineering - **Company:** NineFX, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Foundry, Cyber Security, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Systems, VMware VSphere, Data Server Interface, Reliability of Systems, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Vcenter, Terraform, Golang - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058498/it-sr-consultant-5-cloudnative-platform-engineering ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held) * IAT Level II (Security+ CE, GSEC, CySA+, CCNA Security, or GICSP) * Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of relevant experience * Associate's Degree with 15 years of relevant experience * High School Diploma/GED with 20 years of relevant experience Required Technical Expertise * Strong understanding of VMware vSphere, vCenter, vSphere API, and associated virtualization services. * Strong understanding of Amazon AWS EC2, EC2 API, and related cloud services. * Expertise in advanced Kubernetes performance tuning, troubleshooting, and service optimization. * DevOps proficiency in Go, Ansible, and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code). * Hands on experience with Sidero Labs Talos based Kubernetes platforms. ## Description The Information Technology Senior Consultant Level 5 serves as a highly specialized technical expert responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing advanced software and systems solutions across complex operating environments. This role provides senior level technical consulting, leads high impact government defined projects, and delivers expert guidance on emerging technologies, DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and modern infrastructure., * Design, code, and modify software systems to introduce new features, develop high performance algorithms, and integrate applications across diverse operating environments. * Design and implement complex data interfaces and execute queries for existing or proposed repositories to ensure system reliability, accessibility, and performance. * Analyze work processes, system behavior, and performance bottlenecks to develop technical solutions and enhance development standards and methodologies. * Write, review, and maintain technical documentation; support the creation and execution of comprehensive software test plans and procedures. * Provide specialized consulting in advanced and emerging information technologies, delivering automated solutions to complex processing and architectural challenges. * Conduct detailed analyses and studies, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders. * Manage project work as defined by government requirements, leading medium to large complex projects and major phases of enterprise level initiatives. * Deliver highly technical and specialized guidance to resolve complex IT issues and support system level decision making. ## Related Videos - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)