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About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
We are expanding our infrastructure team and seeking Containerization & Platform Engineers. This role focuses on provisioning, securing, and maintaining modern enterprise container environments that host critical defense software applications. You will be responsible for deployment architecture, cluster security hardening, and secure container management.
Basic Qualifications
- Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance (must maintain throughout contract performance).
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience working within cloud, hybrid, or bare-metal platform architectures.
- Technical Proficiency: Direct expertise deploying and managing Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat/OpenShift, and architecting secure container environments.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, IT, or related STEM field.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience applying DoD container hardening guides (such as Defense Information Systems Agency - DISA STIGs).
- Strong background in Linux systems administration.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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