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BOAB Ventures
Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer
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What they do
A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$117,632 / year median in Virginia
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Manassas, VA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Job Description We're seeking a skilled Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer to support the development and deployment of next-generation data management and artificial intelligence platforms supporting mission-critical environments. As a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, you will work on-site with customers to deploy, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot secure infrastructure within operational environments. This role combines hands-on infrastructure engineering with direct customer engagement and requires strong experience with Linux, containerized environments, automation, DevSecOps, and secure deployments. Responsibilities Design and implement cloud and platform infrastructure. Develop Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi or Terraform. Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines. Deploy and support workloads in AWS cloud and air-gapped environments. Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer environments. Support RHEL/Linux-based platforms using Kubernetes, Podman, Docker, and Helm. Monitor applications and services using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Sentry, and SigNoz. Implement and maintain cybersecurity compliance controls and policies, including CMMC requirements. Manage secrets, configurations, and secure deployment processes. Partner directly with customer engineering teams to integrate, test, and resolve infrastructure issues. Support deployments, upgrades, and mission execution at customer sites. Required Skills Required Qualifications Active Secret clearance. Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Linux system administration. Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform. Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with Podman and Helm. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines utilizing GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or similar tooling. Proficiency with AWS and/or other cloud service providers. Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Go, or TypeScript. Strong understanding of networking concepts and cloud networking architectures. Experience working with cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as CMMC, PCI, or SOC. Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Providers (IdP) such as Authentik and Keycloak. Experience deploying and supporting workloads in air-gapped environments. Experience managing and supporting self-hosted infrastructure and bare metal environments. Desired Skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting classified DoD or government environments. Experience supporting Kubernetes clusters in classified or disconnected environments. Experience with Podman and rootless container deployments. Experience with AWS GovCloud or other secure cloud environments. Experience working directly with government or DoD customers in operational environments. Experience supporting deployments, integrations, upgrades, and troubleshooting at customer sites.