BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space.
BOOST is helping our client, ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) find their next
Linux/Cloud Platform Engineer II. ZenPoint is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.
Position Overview: One of our contracts under The Department of State is seeking a
Linux/Cloud Platform Engineer II to join their program. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep, Linux administration, and Azure cloud technologies. This role involves managing, maintaining, and expanding our Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Container ecosystem within a hybrid cloud environment. Candidates must have relevant experience and be willing to support physical server equipment. The position is part of a team committed to modern DevOps practices, requiring strong scripting skills for developing and troubleshooting automation and deployment scripts. While the environment is primarily Windows-based, experience operating Linux servers in secure, Active Directory-managed organizations is an advantage.
Clearance Requirement: Candidates must possess and an active Top-Secret clearance
Work Location: Springfield, VA
Work Schedule (Onsite): Five (5) days a week onsite to start, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule in the future
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Azure cloud Infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Administer Red Hat Virtual Machines
- Manage physical server hardware and ensure operational performance
- Utilize Azure DevOps for CI/CD and automation
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker
- Develop and continuously implement infrastructure and operational best practices
- Contribute to scripts and tools to enhance Operational and Developer efficiency (DevEx)
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
- 5+ Years developing and deploying infrastructure using IaC (preferably ARM / Bicep)
- 5+ Years Linux Administration
- 3+ Years managing Azure Cloud Infrastructure
- Strong proficiency with a scripting language such as PowerShell or Bash
- Experience managing physical server hardware
- Working knowledge Docker for building and running applications in containers
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD
- Familiarity with operational visibility and aggregating logs and metrics for system and application monitoring
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with App Service Environment
- Experience with ElasticSearch
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Experience managing Linux VMs in a Windows Active Directory Environment
- Experience deploying and managing GPU intensive workloads in enterprise environments
- Experience with Python
- Knowledge of common build tools such as NPM and MSBuild
- General understanding of running and managing ML Models as part of a CI/CD pipeline
Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You'll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you'll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.
Commitment to Equality: At ZenPoint Solutions values diverse perspectives. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
