Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain hybrid infrastructure spanning AWS GovCloud and on-premises data centers, ensuring compliance with federal security standards
Manage Kubernetes fleet operations across AWS EKS, on-premises Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE), and VMware vSphere with Kubernetes (VKS)
Lead application modernization initiatives, migrating and optimizing workloads across cloud and on-premises environments
Administer and optimize hyper-visor clusters (VMware vSphere, ESXi) for enterprise workloads
Manage Splunk infrastructure for centralized logging, monitoring, and security analytics
Implement comprehensive audit logging, monitoring, and observability solutions across hybrid environments
Support security engineering initiatives including vulnerability management, compliance automation, and security hardening
Support emerging AI/ML capabilities and cloud-native solutions
Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment using Jira for project management
Ensure systems meet NIST 800-53 and FISMA compliance requirements
Automate operational tasks and improve platform reliability across both cloud and on-premises infrastructure
Contribute to architectural decisions and hybrid cloud strategy
Preferred Qualifications
AWS GovCloud and on-premises data center experience
Kubernetes fleet management experience (EKS, Mirantis, VKS)
VMware vSphere administration and cluster management
Splunk administration and enterprise log management
Knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and FISMA compliance frameworks
Experience with security engineering, audit logging, and monitoring tools
Application modernization and containerization experience
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and services
GitLab and Jira experience
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer)
VMware or Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
Experience in financial services or federal government environments