- Pay
- $63–92k
- Where
- Washington DC, England, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
An exceptional opportunity for a senior Cleared Infrastructure Engineer to shape the future of Defence & Government in Washington DC.
Government networks don't get second chances.
One misconfigured node and a mission goes dark, so the people who build and protect that infrastructure carry weight most IT roles never touch.
This opportunity sits with an established, growing SME embedded in the Defence & Government space, the kind of outfit where a senior Cleared Infrastructure Engineer builds real systems for real stakes, not slideware.
Washington DC puts you close to the agencies and primes that set the pace for the whole sector.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design, build and maintain secure server, network and virtualisation environments across classified and unclassified domains Manage patching, hardening and configuration baselines in line with DISA STIGs and RMF requirements Troubleshoot infrastructure incidents under pressure, from storage failures to connectivity drops, and document root cause properly Support accreditation and ATO activity alongside ISSOs and programme security staff Automate routine operations tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash or Python) to cut manual overhead Work directly with government customers and programme leads on infrastructure roadmaps and capacity planning Here are the skills you'll need: Active security clearance (or clearance eligibility) is essential for this Cleared Infrastructure Engineer role Solid hands-on experience with Windows/Linux server administration, virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V) and enterprise networking Working knowledge of DoD RMF, STIGs and ACAS/Nessus scanning tools Comfortable explaining technical risk to non-technical stakeholders, clearly and without jargon A methodical approach to documentation.
Audits come fast in this sector, and paperwork matters Relevant certification (Security+, Network+ or similar) preferred, not mandatory if experience stacks up Key perks and benefits: Salary of $62,500 to $92,000, set by experience and clearance level Hybrid working from Washington DC, with genuine flexibility around office days Private medical insurance and pension contribution Bonus scheme tied to delivery, not just tenure Annual leave allowance built for actual work-life balance, not just the policy document Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Budgets in this sector keep climbing, and cleared infrastructure talent is short supply against rising demand.
A Cleared Infrastructure Engineer who builds a track record here tends to move upward fast, into architecture, programme leadership or specialist cyber roles, because the clearance and the experience both compound.
Washington DC remains the centre of gravity for this work.
Few other cities put you this close to the decisions that shape it.
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