Platform/Orchestration Engineer

MANTECH seeks a highly skilled and motivated Platform/Orchestration Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Platform/Orchestration Engineer will design, modernize, and sustain the critical infrastructure powering our cyber operations. This role involves engineering the future of operational platforms through automation, cloud-native architecture, and DevSecOps principles. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of mission systems—from physical and virtual networks to the high-level orchestration of containerized environments—ensuring our operators have high-performance, secure, and available tools. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Architecting and maintaining mission platforms, operational planning tools, and visualization interfaces Leading the transition of legacy systems to commercial, private, and hybrid cloud environments using Kubernetes, KVM/QEMU, VMware, and other emerging technologiesImplementing containerized environments to increase the agility and scalability of cyber capabilitiesPerforming technical maintenance for mission-critical networks to ensure 24/7 availability and peak performanceBuilding and maintaining high-fidelity lab environments, simulators, and test ranges to evaluate prototype systemsProviding tier-level support to ensure data, communications, and system health for all range and lab end-usersUtilizing automated orchestration and delivery pathways to manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform and Ansible Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 13+ years of experience; or Associate’s Degree with 11+ years of experience; or Master’s Degree with 7+ years of experience; or PhD with 5+ years of experienceExpertise in KVM/QEMU, VMware ESXi, or Hyper-V for managing kernel-level virtualization and emulated hardwareDeep expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) and DockerProficiency with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormationSolid understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience using eMASS Preferred Qualifications:DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization, RHCSA, or RHCEHashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Engineering Clearance Requirements:Must have an active TS/SCI CI poly clearance and be a US Citizen. Physical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.