Principal Infrastructure Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a small team of infrastructure engineers in designing, deploying, and maintaining modern IT infrastructure systems for classified environments.
• Guide minor architectural modifications for upcoming infrastructure projects and oversee the deployment of new projects.
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Field Support team stationed at customer sites.
• Maintain existing infrastructure projects and ensure system stability.
• Support customer field sites with travel requirements (approximately 20-33% CONUS/OCONUS).

Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience designing and deploying complex IT systems.
• Deep knowledge of modern IT infrastructure, including Compute, Network, and Storage solutions.
• Experience with Cloud deployment and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux system administration.
• Experience with infrastructure deployments adhering to NIST RMF and JSIG compliance.
• STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience with HPE compute and storage solutions (3Par, Alletra, Simplivity, Proliant).
• Experience with cloud providers, specifically AWS and Azure.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation product line, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience working within GitLab CI/CD to deploy DevSecOps pipelines utilizing Helm, Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Experience maintaining USAF Operational Facilities, including AV and Intercom systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
• Comprehensive parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan and wellness reward programs.

About the Company

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions through secure communications and specialized missionized systems.