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Role: Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer Type: Remote - working EST Hours Clearance: Must be eligible for up to a Top-Secret Security Clearance.Job Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Lead to spearhead the design, deployment, and operational excellence of our modern cloud-native infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes), distributed storage (Ceph), and robust security principles (OAuth, KeyCloak).Key ResponsibilitiesLead the infrastructure team in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our core cloud-native platform, including Kubernetes, Ingress/Egress, and related technologies.Drive automation and configuration management using advanced tools; specifically, utilize Helm for packaging, deployment, and lifecycle management of applications on Kubernetes in a production environment.Develop and maintain operational tooling, custom integrations, and system automation scripts primarily using Python to streamline deployment pipelines and enhance platform observability.Oversee and manage large-scale, resilient storage solutions, with hands-on expertise in administering and optimizing Ceph clusters.Design and implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions utilizing KeyCloak, OAuth, and LDAP to ensure secure authentication and authorization across all services.Collaborate with teams on secure and efficient network architecture, including configuration of firewalls, VPNs, and managing Ingress and Egress traffic flow.RequirementsMust-Have10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, with a strong focus on security and cloud-native environments.Kubernetes administration and deployment experience in production environments.Developing, managing, and maintaining complex application deployments using Helm charts.Distributed, software-defined storage solutions, particularly Ceph.Identity and Access Management (IAM), including KeyCloak, OAuth, LDAP.Python for automation, system integration, and operational tasks.Configuring and managing Ingress controllers and network security.Nice-to-HaveExperience with Python for scripting and data analysis.Knowledge of network security protocols, specifically IPSec.Deep administrative experience with Linux operating systems.