Platform Network Engineer (1014)

Position Overview Supporting the AECC project, the Platform Network Engineer develops and maintains the Kubernetes-based network architecture for the US Army. This role focuses on a software-defined infrastructure utilizing CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision network foundations for multitenant hosting across global sites.

Quick Facts Location:

Radford, VA (Hybrid telework/onsite as needed)

Security Clearance:

Active DoD Secret Citizenship:

US Citizenship Required Education:

Bachelor s degree or higher in an IT-related field

Experience:

Mid-to-senior level networking experience in enterprise environments

Work Schedule:

Full-time Mandatory Certifications Baseline:

Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-

M IAT Level II Computing Environment:

Must obtain a certification (Cisco DCNX, PCNSE, CKA, or Red Hat OpenShift) within 6 months of hire

Key Responsibilities Architecture Maintenance:

Work with Government engineers to develop and maintain the AECC Kubernetes-based networking architecture. Infrastructure as

Code:

Deploy and maintain IaC pipelines for automated network provisioning and configuration management.

Network Administration:

Perform daily patching and upgrading of Kubernetes networking components like CNI plugins.

Health Monitoring:

Monitor network resource health and utilization, providing troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hosting platform issues.

Required Technical Skills Kubernetes Networking:

Expertise in CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium), service discovery, ingress controllers, and DNS management.

Automation:

Strong proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting (Python/Bash).

Enterprise Protocols:

Knowledge of mTLS, service mesh, and standard routing protocols.

Preferred Skills & Experience DoD Standards:

Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and the IAVM process.

Platform Familiarity:

Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or vanilla Kubernetes.

What We Can Offer You Excellence:

The chance to be part of a company that has a reputation for excellence in task execution.

Time Off:

Full-time associates receive 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays.

Health Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Secondary Insurance, Dental, and Vision.

Financial Security:

401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Insurance:

Short-term and Long-term Disability at no cost, plus Voluntary Life and AD&D options.

Salary Range:

$101,500-$145,000