Qualification

Experience with SDNExposure to advanced threat detectionHands-on experience with load balancers

Able to obtain and maintain a TS Security Clearance (note, only US citizens are eligible for security clearance)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
3+ years hands-on experience deploying and managing on-prem or edge computing environments with distributed nodes.
Deep understanding of systems administration and networking fundamentals across Linux, Window, and/or virtualized platforms
Strong background in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, OpenShift).
Knowledge of secure routing protocols and networking for distributed systems, including VPNs, SD-WAN, and firewalls.
Proficiency in automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Bash, PowerShell etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for distributed deployments.
Comfortable working onsite in Herndon 3–4 days per week.
Willingness and eligibility to travel OCONUS up to 10-20% annually.
Willingness and eligibility to travel CONUS 5% annually

Experience with edge-specific hardware (industrial PCs, IoT gateways, ruggedized servers).
Knowledge of resource-constrained environments (limited bandwidth, power, or intermittent connectivity).
Understanding of security for remote sites (zero-trust networking, remote attestation).
Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and automation in secure or classified environments.
Experience implementing observability solutions for monitoring hardware, VMs, and on-prem services (using Prometheus, Grafana, etc)
Exposure to DoD or federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs).
Exposure to advanced threat detection, incident response, and network forensics.
Hands-on experience with load balancers, WAN optimization, and systems segmentation strategies.

Sr. Principal Platform Engineer at Clarityinnovates · LumiJobs

Sr. Principal Platform Engineer