Mid-Senior Level Infrastructure Engineer - TS/SCI

　　Xcelerate Solution is seeking our next TS/SCI cleared Mid-Senior Level Infrastructure Engineer supporting DIA-National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) under our 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. We are seeking an experienced Mid-Senior Level Infrastructure Engineer to join our innovative team and lead the implementation and automation of security compliance measures. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong cross functional collaboration in areas such as, but not limited to, development, production, and QA in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

　　Location: Bethesda, MD

　　Security Clearance: TS/SCI Responsibilities

　　Lead the design and implementation of automated solutions for infrastructure, operating system, and application level STIGs and SRGs.

　　Conduct DISA STIG/SRG checklist assessments to ensure continuous compliance.

　　Manage and administer Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.

　　Implement security controls and configurations in accordance with best practices.

　　Design and implement configuration management solutions using SaltStack.

　　Ensure consistency and security across the infrastructure through SaltStack automation.

　　Utilize HashiCorp Terraform to define and automate infrastructure deployments.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable and maintainable IaC practices.

　　Implement and manage secrets management solutions using HashiCorp Vault

　　Ensure secure storage and distribution of sensitive information.

　　Improve existing infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and cross application integrations.

　　Minimum Requirement

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline with at least 8 years of applicable experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field and 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on security automation or Masters with 1-2 years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on security automation

　　Must possess an Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly

　　Strong Linux administration skills with expertise in securing Linux-based environments

　　Experience in system integrations testing through a full system development life cycle, including implementing test plans, test cases and test processes.

　　Proven experience in implementing security compliance measures using DISA STIGs/SRGs

　　Hands-on experience with SaltStack for configuration management

　　Proficiency in HashiCorp Terraform for Infrastructure as Code

　　Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management

　　Strong automation scripting skills

　　Working in an Agile project management environment

　　Experience documenting test results for corrective actions, reporting and audits.

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work on their own.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of Atlassian software such as JIRA, JIRA Service Desk, and Confluence

　　Experience with data engineering tools such as Kubernetes/Rancher, Cloudera

　　Experience with Configuration Management and IaC tools such as Salt or Ansible

　　Experience with scripting languages, CI/CD tools, Elasticsearch, or Gitlab

　　Experience working in an air-gapped environments.

　　Experience working in large computing environments (> 1,000 end-points)

　　About Xcelerate Solutions:Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

　　Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

　　Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.