Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Orlando, FL
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $177k
This role $103k
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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$209,874 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

The Data Center Infrastructure Engineer joins the Cyber & Analytics Business Area to support the Cyber TRIDENT Program and the Persistent Cyber Training Environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining full-stack data center infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and containerization within a virtualized computing environment. The engineer will automate system performance metrics, manage hybrid cloud distributions, and collaborate in an agile development framework using Jira and Confluence. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Linux systems, Red Hat OS, and scripting languages like Ansible, Python, Bash, Puppet, and PowerShell. Candidates must navigate Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Git, and Kustomize while managing Cisco networking technologies, F5/BIG IP devices, and Infrastructure as Code platforms like Terraform. The role addresses critical cyber training systems and infrastructure provisioning to ensure continuous operations for end users.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain full-stack data center infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and physical facilities.
  • Manage virtualized computing environments using technologies such as VMware, Micro-Services, and containerization.
  • Automate system performance collection and reporting to identify improvements or degradations over time.
  • Balance hybrid cloud distribution between private corporate infrastructure and public cloud platforms.
  • Perform Linux system management specifically with Red Hat OS, Identity Management, and Single Sign On.
  • Develop and maintain scripts using Ansible, Python, Bash, Puppet, or PowerShell for automation and data collection.
  • Manage and orchestrate infrastructure specifications through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms like Ansible or Terraform.
  • Resolve complex technical problems involving integrated software and hardware platforms across multiple projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of experience in a relevant field.
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Proficiency in Linux system management, specifically Red Hat OS including Identity Management and Single Sign On.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Ansible, Python, Bash, Puppet, or PowerShell.
  • Ability to navigate Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Git, and Kustomize.
  • Understanding of Cisco networking technologies including switching, routing, IP protocols, and multicast.
  • Experience with F5 / BIG IP physical and virtual network devices.
  • Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST security guidelines.

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