SciTec
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) EngineerSciTecBoulder, Colorado, United States

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SciTec

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Engineer

SciTec
  • US
    Boulder, Colorado, United States
  • US
    Boulder, Colorado, United States

About

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Engineer to design, deploy, operate, and modernize scalable IT infrastructure supporting mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in systems administration, DevSecOps, and infrastructure lifecycle management within a secure, regulated environment.
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, operate, and maintain Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions supporting mission-critical systems
Manage and sustain development, test, and production environments, ensuring availability, performance, and security
Support the full infrastructure lifecycle, including planning, procurement, capitalization, recapitalization, and refresh of hardware and software
Collaborate with software, security, and program teams to integrate infrastructure into DevSecOps pipelines
Implement and maintain secure system configurations in accordance with DoD, RMF, and NIST requirements
Participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including system documentation, control implementation, and audits
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and lead root-cause analysis for infrastructure incidents
Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Support technical reviews, program milestones, and customer briefings by preparing and presenting infrastructure-related material
Track and report task progress, risks, and dependencies to the team lead or program management
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including automation, standardization, and modernization initiatives
Work collaboratively across teams to resolve technical challenges and support program delivery
Ensure compliance with security, configuration management, and change control processes
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience in systems administration, information security, DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering
Demonstrated experience procuring commercial hardware and software to support capitalization and recapitalization of IT infrastructure
Experience supporting development, test, and production environments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to:
Prepare technical documentation and presentation materials
Present at internal and external technical reviews
Provide clear status updates on task progress and deliverables
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Detail oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
Experience working in Agile environments (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) concepts and environments
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and relevant NIST publications, including:
NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-60
NIST SP 800-161
Experience supporting secure or regulated systems (DoD, IC, or federal environments)
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $123,000 - $165,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
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  • Boulder, Colorado, United States

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