Platform Engineer/Architect - SME

Overview of position:

We are looking for a Platform Engineer/Architect, SME to work in Indianapolis, IN.

An active Secret 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 NIPRNet unclassified 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
• Lead technology planning and develop ITI 5-Year Roadmap & Architecture (due 60 days after award, then annually)
• Engineer solutions for CCE movement to DoD certified cloud solutions and hybrid environments
• Evaluate CCE infrastructure for cost reduction, service improvement, and capability enhancement
• Reengineer CCE infrastructure to meet next generation architecture protocols and Zero Trust Network Architecture
• Conduct tuning activities achieving 90% on-schedule compliance
• Support IPv6 processing achieving 100% validation compliance

Experience/Skills:

• 10+ years enterprise systems architecture experience
• Expert-level Windows Server administration (AZ801-802 certification)
• Expert-level security architecture (CISSP certification)
• Experience with NIPRNet unclassified network environments
• Proficiency in: SQL, SCOM, MECM, Virtualization (VMware/Nutanix), Directory Services
• Experience with Azure cloud migration and hybrid environments
• Knowledge of IPv6 implementation and transition
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and architecture documentation
• Demonstrated Zero Trust Network Architecture implementation experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Azure Solutions Architect certification
• VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification
• Experience with DFAS financial systems infrastructure
• Prior DoD cloud migration experience
• FedRAMP/FISMA compliance experience
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs and security hardening
• Experience with emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications:

• Microsoft Azure AZ-801 & AZ-802
• CISSP or equivalent

Clearance:

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).