Platform Engineer/Architect, SME
Senior platform engineer/architect supporting the DFAS Common Computing Environment on the JWICS classified enclave: infrastructure modernization, deployments, design reviews (CDR/TRB), and Tier 3 support. Centers on Windows Server, VMware/Nutanix virtualization, Azure, SQL/SCOM/MECM, Docker/Kubernetes, and Zero Trust architecture; active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Indianapolis
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years enterprise systems architecture experience
- Expert-level Windows Server administration (AZ-801/802 certification)
- Expert-level security architecture (CISSP certification)
- Experience with JWICS classified network environments
- Proficiency in SQL, SCOM, MECM, virtualization (VMware/Nutanix), and Directory Services
- Experience with PaaS, SaaS, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux enterprise technologies
- Experience with Azure cloud architectures
- Demonstrated ability to engineer Zero Trust Network Architecture solutions
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- United States citizenship and ability to pass a background check
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field
Nice to have
- Azure Solutions Architect certification
- VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification
- Experience with DFAS financial systems infrastructure
- Prior JWICS system administration experience
- Experience with DoD data center consolidation/optimization
- Knowledge of DISA STIGs and security hardening
- Red Hat or Linux enterprise certifications
Full description
FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.
Overview of position:
We are looking for a Platform Engineer/Architect, SME to provide senior-level platform engineering, systems architecture, and Tier 3 technical support for the DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE) JWICS classified enclave. This role focuses on infrastructure modernization, system deployments, technical design reviews, and maintaining secure, reliable enterprise platforms.
An active Top Secret / SCI Security clearance and a United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level platform engineering support for DFAS CCE JWICS classified enclave
- Process CCE priority Tier 3 DFASNow support tickets achieving 95% worked-by-priority compliance
- Support CCE Change Control Board (CCB) with 95% on-time inputs
- Conduct Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Review Boards (TRB) achieving 95% on-time delivery
- Engineer, implement, and document new IT solutions for CCE infrastructure
- Develop detailed design documentation for critical design review
- Monitor CCE deployments achieving 100% monitoring compliance
- Maintain engineering network configuration documentation
- Support COOP/DR plan development and exercises
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise for production issues outside core hours
Experience/Skills:
- 10+ years enterprise systems architecture experience
- Expert-level Windows Server administration (AZ801-802 certification)
- Expert-level security architecture (CISSP certification)
- Experience with JWICS classified network environments
- Proficiency in: SQL, SCOM, MECM, Virtualization (VMware/Nutanix), Directory Services
- Experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux enterprise technologies
- Experience with Azure cloud architectures
- Demonstrated ability to engineer Zero Trust Network Architecture solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure Solutions Architect certification