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# Platform Engineer/Architect, Journeyman

- **Company:** Federal IT Consulting
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Linux System Administration, System Center Operations Management, Microsoft Software, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, NIPRNet, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Nutanix, Servicenow, Vmware
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9bd6c247d900994c

## About the Role

* 5+ years systems engineering experience
 * Windows Server administration (AZ801-802 certification)
 * Security+ certification
 * Experience with NIPRNet
 * Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux administration
 * Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix)
 * Knowledge of MECM, SCOM, and Microsoft management tools
 * Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, DFASNow)
 * Understanding of DoD security requirements", * CISSP certification (upgrade path)
 * Prior NIPRNet administration experience
 * Azure administrator certification
 * Experience with DFAS systems
 * Knowledge of DISA STIGs and hardening
 * Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash)

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications:

 * Microsoft Azure AZ-801 & AZ-802
 * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved IAT Level II certification

Clearance:

 * Active Secret Security clearance is required.
 * Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
 * Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC'S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

## Description

* Provide platform engineering support for DFAS NIPRNet / unclassified enclave support
 * Process and resolve Tier 3 DFASNow support tickets
 * Update DFASNow with essential and material information
 * Support implementation and testing of new technologies
 * Assist with engineering network configuration documentation
 * Support CCE infrastructure monitoring activities
 * Participate in change control processes
 * Document solutions and effort expended in ticketing system
 * Coordinate with senior engineers on complex issues
 * Support COOP exercises and disaster recovery testing