Build and maintain high-performance infrastructure, ensuring availability and reliability of Kubernetes servers. Collaborate with teams on deployment requirements and automate operational tasks to enhance system efficiency and performance.

Role Description Responsible for designing, implementing, and automating enterprise Linux infrastructure across hybrid environments using open-source tools and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux systems, automation frameworks, cloud integration, and infrastructure security, with a focus on delivering scalable, resilient, and compliant solutions. - Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade Linux infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms such as Azure. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Linux systems architecture with security, compliance, and performance requirements. - Automate provisioning, configuration, and system management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and shell or Python scripting. - Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git-based workflows to ensure repeatable, version-controlled deployments. - Architect and support containerized environments using technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. - Implement and manage secure Linux services including LDAP, NFS, SSH, VPN, firewalls (iptables or nftables), and SELinux or AppArmor. - Ensure Linux systems adhere to compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 through secure configurations and auditing. - Integrate Linux systems with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow to automate change management and incident handling. - Monitor system health and performance using observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack, and proactively resolve issues. - Design and implement secure remote access, user privilege separation, and network segmentation in multi-tenant Linux environments. - Participate in the development of CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure updates and application deployments. - Document architecture decisions, configurations, and procedures to ensure operational consistency and audit readiness. - Document network designs, standards, and operational procedures for team knowledge sharing and audit readiness. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Proven experience as a Linux Architect, Systems Engineer, or DevOps Engineer in enterprise environments. - Deep understanding of Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and core services (e.g., SSH, LDAP, DNS, NFS). - Experience designing and managing infrastructure across on-prem and cloud platforms such as Azure. - Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, or Azure Monitor. - Strong knowledge of system security practices including SELinux, AppArmor, firewalls (iptables/nftables), and secure remote access. - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and system management. - Hands-on experience with configuration management and IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Git. - Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control using Git and GitHub Enterprise. - Experience integrating systems with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow for automated workflows and incident management. - Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills for Linux systems and cloud-native environments. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. - Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities. Requirements - Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC-2/3; additional certifications like AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist are a plus. - Experience with automated system testing and validation tools, including custom Python or shell-based test frameworks. - Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices, particularly in incident, change, and problem management for infrastructure operations. - Experience working in or supporting Government Community Cloud environments (GCC, GCC High, or DoD). - Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53, with experience applying security controls in Linux environments. - Understanding of containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman) and their integration with enterprise Linux systems. - Exposure to Kubernetes or OpenShift deployments and cluster administration in production environments. Benefits - Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS. - See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits. - Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching. - 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time. - Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan.

• Author, review, and maintain reusable Terraform modules for standardized cloud infrastructure provisioning on AWS. • Enforce IaC best practices including state management, module versioning, and least-privilege IAM design • Conduct Terraform code reviews and mentor mid-level engineers on infrastructure patterns • Design, build, and maintain Jenkins pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows • Standardize rootless container build workflows to ensure secure, daemonless image creation within CI/CD pipelines. • Continuously improve pipeline reliability, performance, and security gate coverage • Write and deploy Go services and tooling within CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments • Maintain code quality through idiomatic Go patterns, unit testing, and peer review • Own ongoing development and maintenance of two Python applications, including bug fixes, feature work, and dependency management • Ensure applications meet security and compliance requirements appropriate for the federal environment • Oversee the configuration and deployment of log aggregation tools to support monitoring and data fidelity. • Collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure log completeness and data fidelity • Build and maintain Docker images and container workflows across development and production environments • Advocate for container security best practices, ensuring images are built and stored using secure, daemonless methods. • Serve as a security point of contact (POC) for other engineering teams, providing guidance on vulnerability management, patching strategy, and remediation • Review code and infrastructure changes through a security lens and drive adoption of secure-by-design practices • Assist teams in triaging findings, prioritizing remediation efforts, and meeting compliance-driven patch SLAs

Title: Sr. Infrastructure Engineer Location: US Corporate Headquarters - Reston Full time job requisition id JR2026001177 Job Description: Why AIS? When you join AIS, you’re joining a mission-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success. - Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements. - Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth. - Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued. - Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities. What are we looking for? At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles. Working@AIS At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Infrastructure Architect. - Core Knowledge & Skills: Architects scalable, resilient solutions; authors roadmaps and blueprints; integrates diverse components; advances automation (PowerShell/Python/Ansible) and governance/policy. - Work & Complexity: Leads architectural initiatives, establishes performance benchmarks, integrates systems at scale, researches emerging tech, and mitigates enterprise risk. - Quality & Independence: Ensures integrity, scalability, and cost/performance optimization; produces comprehensive design artifacts; sets and enforces standards with broad autonomy. - Teamwork & Communication: Leads architectural teams, builds strategic partnerships, institutionalizes knowledge management, and communicates designs and executive‑ready reports. - Consulting & Engagement: Delivers architectural consulting aligned to business strategy, proposes enterprise technologies, nurtures vendor alliances, and seeds new project opportunities. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Sr. Infrastructure Engineer. This position is based out of our Reston, VA office but eligible to work remotely within the United States. Project Summary Utilize cloud, data, and infrastructure technologies to design, implement, and support complex enterprise solutions for global brands and federal agencies. Key Responsibilities Architect scalable and secure systems, develop and optimize data pipelines and stream applications to ensure high performance, reliability and data integrity. Required For This Opportunity Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and two (2) years of experience as software engineer or related. Must have experience with designing/deploying Cloud infrastructure using reusable Terraform modules to provision kubernetes clusters, networking components, storage accounts, RBAC roles, and other Cloud services through terraform cloud for governance and automation; onboarding applications into kubernetes with Helm and GitOps (FluxCD), implementing Cloud IAM for secure pod-to-service authentication, and building CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for both infrastructure and application deployments; performing Cloud networking design, including VNets, private endpoints, DNS, Application Gateway, Front Door, and API management (APIM); and deploying/maintaining multi-region workloads, testing failover, and disaster recovery processes, and automating governance through Terraform Cloud and Azure DevOps At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $138,000-$209,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process. Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.