Infrastructure Engineer

Company:  Absolute Business Solutions Corp.
Location: Bethesda
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Career Opportunities with Absolute Business Solutions Corp

A great place to work.

ABSC is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic team to design, develop and deploy a state-of-the-art technology stack supporting the DIA-NMEC DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P). Under this multi-Task Order 10-year contract, we support the DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P) Modernization program, as well as NMEC’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We are seeking an experienced Mid-Senior Level Infrastructure Engineer to lead the implementation and automation of security compliance measures. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong, cross-functional collaboration in areas such as, but not limited to, development, production, and quality assurance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Have impact as part of a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development! While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. If you are ready to join ABSC in enabling DIA’s NMEC to provide critical and unique capabilities to the Intelligence Community, apply today!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Work closely with other infrastructure, network and system engineers to lead the design and implementation of automated solutions for infrastructure, operating system, and application level STIGs and SRGs.
  • Conduct DISA STIG/SRG checklist assessments to ensure continuous compliance.
  • Manage and administer Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Implement security controls and configurations in accordance with best practices.
  • Design and implement configuration management solutions using SaltStack.
  • Ensure consistency and security across the infrastructure through SaltStack automation.
  • Utilize HashiCorp Terraform to define and automate infrastructure deployments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable and maintainable IaC practices.
  • Implement and manage secrets management solutions using HashiCorp Vault.
  • Ensure secure storage and distribution of sensitive information.
  • Improve existing infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and cross application integrations.

Experience and education required for this role:

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, system engineering or related field. 6+ years of experience with master’s degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field and 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on security automation or Master’s with 1-2 years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on security automation.
  • Must possess an Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly.
  • Strong Linux administration skills with expertise in securing Linux-based environments.
  • Experience in system integrations testing through a full system development life cycle, including implementing test plans, test cases and test processes.
  • Proven experience in implementing security compliance measures using DISA STIGs/SRGs.
  • Hands-on experience with SaltStack for configuration management.
  • Proficiency in HashiCorp Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
  • Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management.
  • Strong automation scripting skills.
  • Working in an Agile project management environment.
  • Experience documenting test results for corrective actions, reporting and audits.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work on their own.

Desired experience for this role:

  • Knowledge of Atlassian software such as JIRA, JIRA Service Desk, and Confluence.
  • Experience with data engineering tools such as Kubernetes/Rancher, Cloudera.
  • Experience with Configuration Management and IaC tools such as Salt or Ansible.
  • Experience with scripting languages, CI/CD tools, Elasticsearch, or Gitlab.
  • Experience working in air-gapped environments.
  • Experience working in large computing environments (> 1,000 end-points).

Who we are:

Since 2001, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) has delivered professional services and technology-enabled solutions to federal, defense, and intelligence customers through a mission-first ethos resulting in agile, innovative, and technology-advancing capabilities.

ABSC’s employees – including software developers, multi-disciplined intelligence analysts, technology protection engineers, program support personnel, and specialists in cloud, data science, AI/ML, and cyber – diligently support their customers, address their challenges, and stay ahead of technological or operational impacts to the mission.

ABSC stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

  • 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays.
  • Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Matching.
  • Tuition Assistance Program – Have Student Loans? Let us help!
  • Annual Health and Wellness Allowance.
  • Career Development – 5,250 USD Annually Towards Education and Training.
  • Volunteer Time Off – Spend time directly supporting a charity of your choice.
  • Charitable Match – ABSC matches (set amount) an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity.
  • Paid Parental Leave – Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay.
  • Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
  • Performance Bonus.

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ABSC Human Resources at 703-437-3000 or

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