Designing, writing, and maintaining SaltStack states, pillars, and orchestration workflows to automate server provisioning, configuration compliance, and patch management across on-premises RHEL servers
Building and maintaining end-to-end CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI and Jenkins that integrate automated builds, artifact publishing, and system deployments
Developing automation scripts in Bash, PowerShell, and Python for ad-hoc operational tasks, bulk provisioning, and monitoring plug-in development
Leading the integration of third-party software, prototyping emerging technologies through Proof-of-Concept initiatives, and establishing migration paths that minimize operational impact
Producing high-quality run-books, SOPs, architectural diagrams, and technical documentation in Confluence and Markdown while collaborating across engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in platform engineering, data engineering, software development, or systems administration
2+ years of hands-on experience administering and patching RHEL/CentOS Linux servers in production, including server provisioning, configuration compliance, and hardware troubleshooting
2+ years of proven experience writing and maintaining SaltStack states, pillars, and orchestration workflows (or comparable IaC tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet)
Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting Elasticsearch clusters, including Kibana, Beats, and Elastic Stack security features
Experience building and maintaining end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar automation tools to publish artifacts and drive automated deployments
Strong scripting experience and proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for workflow automation, bulk provisioning, and monitoring plug-in development
Experience integrating third-party software into existing infrastructure and producing comprehensive technical documentation, run-books, and SOPs in Confluence or Markdown
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience with large-scale Elasticsearch deployments, cluster health optimization, and multi-node scaling
Advanced proficiency in Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing SaltStack, Ansible, or Puppet
Practical knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Proven experience supporting mission-critical data operations and platform engineering initiatives within secure government environments
Clearance Requirements
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this position.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $107,900.00-$179,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
