Platform & Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

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Platform & Automation Engineer (Cisco Secure Workload) – TS/SCI

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Certification Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Type: Project-Based / Contract-to-Hire Overview We are seeking a senior Platform & Automation Engineer to lead the initial deployment and automation of Cisco Secure Workload (microsegmentation) in a DoD environment. This is a hands-on implementation role focused on standing up the platform, integrating it into the enterprise, automating agent deployment, and transitioning a stable, documented solution to the operations team.
This is not a day-to-day operations role — it is a build, implement, stabilize, and handoff engagement. Responsibilities -Deploy and configure the Cisco Secure Workload platform cluster for initial implementation
  • Perform platform upgrades and patching during the project lifecycle
  • Integrate Secure Workload with enterprise logging/SIEM and identity systems
  • Troubleshoot platform connectivity issues and sensor/agent deployment challenges
  • Design and develop automation workflows to support scalable sensor deployment
  • Support security controls across on‑prem and cloud environments
  • Produce documentation and transition‑to‑sustainment materials for the operations team Required Qualifications -Active TS/SCI clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)
  • One of the following experience levels:
12+ years with HS diploma
10+ years with AS/AA
8+ years with BS/BA
6+ years with MS/MA
  • Experience deploying or engineering enterprise security or infrastructure platforms Desired Experience -Hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Workload / Cisco Tetration
  • Experience with microsegmentation technologies
  • Infrastructure or security automation (Ansible, Terraform, scripting, IaC)
  • SIEM integration (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.)
  • Managing agents or sensors at scale
  • Securing hybrid environments (on‑prem + cloud)
  • Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and documentation standards Compensation Hourly rate: ~$60–$80/hour while on contract, based on experience and education

Conversion: Competitive annual salary upon full-time conversion

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