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# Platform Infrastructure Engineers

- **Company:** Icon Clinical Research, Inc
- **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $73,798.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Github, Image Management, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Linux System Administration, Network File Systems, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Server Administration, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Private Cloud Environment, SSL Certificate Management, Software Troubleshooting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Vcenter, Terraform, Vmware
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/us-software-engineering-support-analyst-fort-collins-co--ad2864cf-f67d-4e88-855e-de45a382e1a9

## About the Role

* VMware ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, and cluster administration
 * Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
 * Advanced Linux systems administration
 * Kubernetes administration and Helm
 * Git/GitOps and CI/CD automation
 * Strong troubleshooting and operational support experience

Strongly Preferred

 * Morpheus, VMware Aria/vRealize, CloudBolt, or similar cloud management platforms
 * Air-gapped or disconnected deployment experience
 * STIG and FIPS-compliant environments
 * Packer, OVF/OVA, Cloud-Init, and VM template management
 * Private registries, container image management, and repository administration
 * vSAN, NFS, iSCSI, and enterprise networking technologies

Desired Experience

 * 5+ years of Infrastructure, Platform, or Cloud Engineering experience
 * Enterprise private cloud or on-premises platform support
 * Kubernetes-based platform operations
 * Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments
 * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Must-Have Keywords

 * VMware ESXi
 * VMware vCenter
 * Terraform
 * Linux
 * Kubernetes
 * Helm
 * GitOps
 * Infrastructure Automation
 * CI/CD

Strongly Preferred Keywords

 * Morpheus
 * Air-Gapped Deployments
 * STIG
 * FIPS
 * Packer
 * OVF/OVA
 * Private Registry
 * vSAN
 * NFS
 * iSCSI

Bonus Skills

 * OpenTofu
 * GitHub Actions
 * DoD IL4/IL5
 * Government or Regulated Environments
 * PKI / Certificate Management
 * Container Registry Management, A hands-on senior platform engineer with deep expertise in VMware, Terraform, Linux, and Kubernetes, capable of designing, deploying, automating, and supporting secure infrastructure in enterprise and highly regulated environments. The strongest candidates will have experience with air-gapped deployments, infrastructure automation, and compliance-driven environments., Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Automation, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Digital Certificates, Engineering, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Git, GitHub, Government, Identify Issues, Image Management, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, NFS (Network File System), Network Administration/Management, Operational Support, Order Picking/Packing, Private Cloud, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Regulatory Compliance, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Test Automation, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Validation Testing, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, iSCSI

## Description

* Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure.
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and cloud management platforms.
 * Support Linux-based systems, Kubernetes clusters, and Helm deployments.
 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
 * Troubleshoot virtualization, networking, storage, and platform-related issues.
 * Support software deployment into disconnected and regulated environments.
 * Develop deployment validation, health checks, and testing automation.
 * Ensure infrastructure meets security and compliance requirements.


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