• Staff Infrastructure Engineer

    TISTA Science and Technology (Rockville, MD)


    Overview

     

    TISTA is seeking a skilled Staff Infrastructure Engineer professional to design, build, manage, and maintain the IT infrastructure that supports our organization's operations.

     

    TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

    Responsibilities

    + Design, build, and maintain scalable IT infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.

    + Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible for provisioning, configuration, and automation.

    + Automate deployments, monitoring, and repetitive tasks using Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.

    + Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and integrate IaC and automation into DevOps workflows.

    + Troubleshoot and optimize infrastructure for reliability, security, and performance.

    + Apply security best practices including firewalls, access controls, vulnerability scans, and compliance with NIST/FISMA standards.

    + Collaborate with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions.

    Qualifications

    + 5+ years in DevOps/Infrastructure Engineering

    + 7+ years scripting/coding (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, etc.).

    + Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation.

    + Strong hands on experience with AWS (VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, ECS/EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.); Azure experience is a plus.

    + Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus, SonarQube).

    + Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

    + Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Windows servers, virtualization, and storage systems.

    + Knowledge of cloud security best practices and federal security standards (NIST, FISMA).

    + Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

    + Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect, Terraform Associate) are a plus.

    + IaC related Coding/Scripting & System Design will be part of technical screening.

    + There will be culture fit/behavioral round after the tech screen.

    Screening Process:

    + Technical Screening: Focused on IaC-related coding/scripting and system design.

    + Behavioral/Cultural Fit Round: Evaluates alignment with team values and collaboration style.

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

    Location:

    + This position requires candidates to reside near one of our offices: Rockville, MD; Austin, TX; or York, PA.

    Clearance:

    + Ability to obtain MBI Clearance

    Pay Range:

    + This position ranges from $98,145 to $140,625.

    + The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    + Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.

    + TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/