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Federal IT Consulting

Cybersecurity, IT, and engineering services

Platform Engineer/Architect - SME

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Indianapolis, IN, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 10 years of enterprise systems architecture experience.
  • Expert-level Windows Server administration, with AZ-801 and AZ-802 certification.
  • Expert-level security architecture, with CISSP certification.
  • Experience with JWICS classified network environments.
  • Proficiency in SQL, SCOM, MECM, virtualization using VMware or Nutanix, and directory services.
  • Experience with Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux enterprise technologies.
  • Experience with Azure cloud architectures.
  • Ability to engineer Zero Trust Network Architecture solutions.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and United States citizenship are required; candidates must also pass a background check.
  • Maintain applicable security clearances at the level required by the client and/or applicable certifications as requested by FEDITC or its clients, customers, or prime contractors.
Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level platform engineering support for the DFAS CCE JWICS classified enclave.
  • Process CCE priority Tier 3 DFASNow support tickets, achieving 95% worked-by-priority compliance.
  • Support the CCE Change Control Board with 95% on-time inputs.
  • Conduct Critical Design Reviews and Technical Review Boards, achieving 95% on-time delivery.
  • Engineer, implement, and document new IT solutions for CCE infrastructure.
  • Develop detailed design documentation for critical design review.
  • Monitor CCE deployments, achieving 100% monitoring compliance.
  • Maintain engineering network configuration documentation.
  • Support Continuity of Operations and Disaster Recovery plan development and exercises.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for production issues outside core hours.
Desired Qualifications
  • Azure Solutions Architect certification.
  • VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification.
  • Experience with DFAS financial systems infrastructure.
  • Prior JWICS system administration experience.
  • Experience with DoD data center consolidation or optimization.
  • Knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and security hardening.
  • Red Hat or Linux enterprise certifications.

About the company

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC) provides cyber security, IT, and engineering services for national security programs. It designs and manages mission-critical systems and networks for the U.S. government, supporting the warfighter and DoD leadership. The company holds ISO 9001/20000-1/27001 and CMMI level 3 certifications, signaling standardized processes and strong security practices. Its services cover cyber security, secured communications, software engineering, ERP, health IT, mobile apps, energy management, and environmental/engineering work, with a focus on reliable, compliant delivery for national security missions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, null

Founded

1999

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance