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Infrastructure Engineer

Herndon, VAOnsiteFull Time$150,000–$250,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI + Poly
  • Kubernetes
  • RabbitMQ
  • Kafka
  • DevOps
  • EKS
  • AWS
  • EC2
  • S3
  • Terraform

Nice to have

  • scalable applications on Kubernetes
  • high volume data alerts
  • large projects

Role summary

GRVTY is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with an active TS/SCI + Poly clearance for a project in Herndon, VA. The role involves architecting and maintaining scalable, resilient systems for high-volume data alerting, leveraging expertise in Kubernetes, AWS (EKS, EC2, S3), and Terraform for infrastructure as code. Responsibilities include designing routing and DNS solutions, working with messaging platforms like RabbitMQ and Kafka, and utilizing monitoring tools such as Grafana. Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, cloud security, and automation is crucial for success in this dynamic environment.

What You’ll Be Owning

GRVTY is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. As an Infrastructure Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for architecting and maintaining scalable, resilient systems that support high-volume data alerting within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will leverage your expertise in Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized workloads, ensuring seamless deployment and management of applications. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include optimizing cloud infrastructure on AWS, utilizing services such as EKS, EC2, and S3, and implementing infrastructure as cod with Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration. You will also be tasked with designing robust routing and DNS solutions to guarantee high availability and performance across distributed systems.Success in this position will be driven by your hands-on experience with messaging platforms like RabbitMQ and Kafka, which are essential for handling large-scale data streams and ensuring reliable communication between services. You will benefit from familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, as well as logging and alerting frameworks that enable proactive incident response. Exposure to DevOps methodologies will be crucial, as you will collaborate closely with development teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and enhance operational efficiency. Your ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement best practices in cloud security and automation will set you apart in this challenging and rewarding role.

What You Must Have

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
  • Kubernetes
  • RabbitMQ
  • Kafka
  • DevOps
  • EKS
  • AWS
  • EC2
  • S3
  • Terraform
  • Routing
  • DNS
  • Grafana
  • Logging
  • Alerting
  • What Would Be Nice to Have

  • Experience with scalable applications on Kubernetes
  • Experience handling high volume data alerts
  • Experience working on large projects in complex, fast-paced environments
  • Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

    Virginia Pay Range

    $150,000-$250,000

    Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

    Virginia Pay Range$150,000—$250,000 USD

    Why Choose GRVTY

    The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

    We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

    At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

    • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

    • Health Savings Account with company contribution

    • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • 401k with generous company match

    • Training and Development Opportunities

    • Award Programs

    • Variety of Company Sponsored Events

    EEO Statement

    GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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