Platform Infrastructure Engineering Lead

ECS is seeking a Platform Infrastructure Engineering Lead to work in our Arlington, VA office (Hybrid). Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Description:

ECS is seeking talented professionals who love a challenge to join us in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats. ECS is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and maintaining a complete ‘Data Services’ solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization, and sharing of cyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies. The CDM Data Services product is a cloud-hosted solution comprised of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), software configuration packages, and custom code which work together to operate as an integrated solution tailored to meet DHS requirements.

We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must!

ECS is seeking a talented, diligent, collaborative, and energetic Platform Infrastructure Engineering Lead. The role will be responsible for managing, documenting, and leading a team that oversees all operational infrastructure across production environments and controlled lower-level environments. The successful candidate will track various sources of demand and resource requirements while remaining consistent with the CDM Dashboard solution vision. Infrastructure spans multiple cloud hosting providers and this position ensures compliance with hosting provider policies and governing security directives.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers that standardize infrastructure design through implementation of best practices, following policy guidance, collaborative working sessions, and incorporating many service offerings like cloud native services, containerization, and infrastructure as code.

Required Skills:

US citizenship and ability to acquire Public Trust Suitability

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience managing large production environments across cloud providers with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

At least 6 years of experience of monitoring infrastructure for changes in demand, planning for capacity growth, automating where possible, and producing timely and targeted notifications when resources are constrained

At least 4 years of experience designing cloud-based infrastructure solutions for large distributed applications to include network design, host management, and user management with security best practices in mind

At least 4 years of experience pursuing, obtaining, and maintaining a FISMA authorized system, and contributing to documentation, ATO process, and supporting information security requests

At least 4 years leading a high performing engineering team and managing, planning, and prioritizing work according to relevant project management frameworks

Desired Skills:

Experience working with Federal Government clients

Strong understanding of DevOps processes, methodologies, and philosophies

Experience with containerization and microservice architectures

Relevant professional level certifications

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.