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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** NS2 Mission - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,644.0 - $190,789.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Continuous Delivery, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Elasticsearch, Software Deployment, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Kibana, Devsecops - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9158364/infrastructure-engineer ## About the Role * 5+ years of related DevOps, infrastructure, platform engineering, or systems engineering experience. * Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Demonstrated experience applying DevSecOps principles, including configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery. * Hands-on experience building, securing, deploying, and operating containers in a production or enterprise environment. * Working knowledge of Kubernetes, including a fundamental understanding of Kubernetes architecture and how clusters operate. * Experience using and/or administering Kubernetes clusters. * Experience building and deploying Kubernetes workloads using Helm. * Understanding of container and Linux host networking concepts. * Strong Linux skills with the ability to troubleshoot operating system, networking, and container-related issues. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Apache Kafka or other distributed messaging and streaming platforms. * Experience supporting the Elastic Stack, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, or related technologies. * Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code tools. * Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and container orchestration platforms. * Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. * Knowledge of cloud security, container security, and secure infrastructure design. Position Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with an FSP ## Description Working alongside development, platform, and operations teams, you'll help build, secure, deploy, and sustain containerized workloads in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with Kubernetes, Helm, Linux, and container networking while helping improve the reliability, security, and repeatability of infrastructure supporting critical mission capabilities., * Build, secure, configure, and operate containerized workloads within dynamic production environments. * Support Kubernetes clusters, including cluster administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations. * Develop and deploy Kubernetes workloads using Helm and established deployment practices. * Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, including configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery. * Automate infrastructure configuration and operational processes to improve consistency, security, and deployment efficiency. * Support Linux-based hosts and container environments, including networking, connectivity, and system-level troubleshooting. * Monitor infrastructure and application environments, identify issues, and support resolution of performance, availability, and configuration problems. * Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, and systems teams to support application deployments and operational readiness. * Maintain configuration documentation, deployment procedures, and operational standards for infrastructure and container platforms. * Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on infrastructure reliability, security, automation, and scalability. * Support integration with distributed data and observability platforms as required, including technologies such as Apache Kafka and the Elastic Stack. ## Related Videos - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [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) - [Add Location-based Searching to Site with ElasticSearch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/77-add-location-based-searching-to-site-with-elasticsearch) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [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)