Platform Engineer/Architect, SME

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

We are looking for a Platform Engineer/Architect, SME to provide senior-level platform engineering, infrastructure modernization, and Tier 3 technical support for the DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE) NIPRNet unclassified enclave. This role focuses on cloud migration, hybrid infrastructure, Zero Trust architecture, technology planning, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

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).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.