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 technologies Implementing containerized environments to increase the agility and scalability of cyber capabilities Performing technical maintenance for mission-critical networks to ensure 24/7 availability and peak performance Building and maintaining high-fidelity lab environments, simulators, and test ranges to evaluate prototype systems Providing tier-level support to ensure data, communications, and system health for all range and lab end-users Utilizing automated orchestration and delivery pathways to manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform and Ansible   Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of experience Familiarity with  KVM/QEMU, VMware ESXi, or Hyper-V for managing kernel-level virtualization and emulated hardware Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker Proficiency with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudInit. Solid 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 RHCE HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Engineering   Clearance Requirements: Must be US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI with polygraph.   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.