Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Role: Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Type: Remote – working EST Hours

Must be eligible for up to a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Led to spearhead the design, deployment, and operational excellence of our modern cloud-native infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expert in container orchestra on (Kubernetes), distributed storage (Ceph), and robust security principles (OAuth, Key Cloak).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the infrastructure team in the design, implement on, and maintenance of our core cloud native platform, including Kubernetes, Ingress/Egress , and related technologies.
• Drive automation and configure on management using advanced tools; specifically, utilize Helm for packaging, deployment, and lifecycle management of applications on Kubernetes in production environment.
• Develop and maintain opera Onal tooling, custom integrations, and system automation on scripts primarily using Python to streamline deployment pipelines and enhance platform observability.
• Oversee and manage large-scale, resilient storage solutions, with hands-on expertise in administering and optimizing Ceph clusters .
• Design and implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions utilizing Key Cloak, OAuth, and LDAP to ensure secure authentication and authorize on across all services.
• Collaborate with teams on secure and efficient network architecture, including configure on of firewalls, VPNs , and managing Ingress and Egress traffic flow .
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements and maintain high standards for system reliability and air-gap deployment solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the infrastructure team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adopt on of emerging technologies.

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure design, implement on, and maintenance, with a strong focus on security and cloud-native environments.
• Kubernetes administration and deployment experience in production environments.
• Developing, managing, and maintaining complex application deployments using Helm charts .
• Distributed, software-defined storage solutions, particularly Ceph .
• Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Key Cloak, OAuth, LDAP.
• Python for automation, system integration, and opera Onal tasks.
• Configuring and managing Ingress controllers and network security .

Nice-to-Have:

• Prior experience in government or defense-related SRE roles.
• Experience with Python for scripting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of network security protocols, specifically IPSec.
• Deep administrative experience with Linux opera ng systems.