Platform Infrastructure Engineer with Security Clearance

L2T, LLC is a fast-growing, high-tech, mission-driven company based in Virginia that prides itself on delivering technical and mission-related solutions that allow our customers to succeed in achieving their most challenging goals.

We are a close-knit team of highly motivated and skilled individuals that are focused on a commitment to facing the most complex and difficult efforts head-on with a balance of creativity and discipline, and an unwavering nerve. Our Team embraces the concept that the sky's the limit.

Regardless of where you are in your career, our goal is to work with you to refine your skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional. We offer growth opportunities such as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship from experienced, passionate individuals. Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

You'll help design, deploy, and operate the infrastructure that supports production software systems from development through deployment.

Responsibilities include

Design and maintain Linux-based infrastructure platforms

Engineer and operate private cloud environments built on OpenStack

Build repeatable infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management

Design and maintain containerized application platforms using Docker

Automate infrastructure deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management

Support cloud migration initiatives across AWS and Google Cloud

Build CI/CD and GitOps workflows that improve deployment consistency

Engineer observability solutions including centralized logging and monitoring

Support Apache NiFi dataflow infrastructure

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and storage issues

Improve platform reliability, scalability, and security

Produce architecture documentation and operational runbooks

Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical design reviews Qualifications The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

5+ years designing or operating Linux infrastructure

Strong Linux Administration Experience (Ubuntu/Debian Preferred) Experience operating virtualized or private cloud environments

Experience with Docker and containerized workloads

Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools

Experience automating infrastructure deployments

Experience troubleshooting production infrastructure

Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) Preferred Experience Experience with several of the following:

Virtualization / Hypervisor Solutions (OpenStack, Vmware, Proxmox, etc.)

Apache NiFi

Elasticsearch / Kibana

GitOps workflows

Terraform or OpenTofu

AWS or Google Cloud

Observability and monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Splunk)

PostgreSQL

Containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, etc.)

AI infrastructure (vLLM, Open WebUI, Jupyter) Benefits 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting

Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Flexible Time Off

10 Federal Holidays

Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company

Free sodas and snacks Compensation We believe in paying fairly and competitively based on the value each team member brings to the role. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and market data. The anticipated salary range for this position is $116,587 - $154,200 annually.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.