ClearanceJobs

About the Company

ClearanceJobs.com (https://www.clearancejobs.com), the largest security-cleared career network, specializes in defense jobs for professionals with security clearances. Search thousands of jobs from pre-screened, registered defense industry employers. ClearanceJobs.com matches job seekers that hold active or current Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Energy security clearances to hiring employers and recruiters looking for skilled cleared candidates. ClearanceJobs is a career website that connects recruiters and security-cleared candidates. Candidates post their resumes and search our database of jobs. Recruiters post jobs and search our database of cleared candidates. It's like a matchmaking site for career connections.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

ClearanceJobs

Job Title

Senior MQ Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior MQ Engineer with Security Clearance **Role Summary** Lead the operation, administration, and security of IBM MQ and WebSphere Liberty messaging infrastructures that support mission‑critical defense systems. Ensure 24/7 availability, optimal performance, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. **Expectations** - 12+ years of MQ engineering or related experience. - US citizen with an active Secret clearance. - Ability to work onsite five days a week and participate in a rotational on‑call schedule. - Mandatory residency within commutable distance for daily onsite duties. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IBM MQ & Liberty environments (queue managers, channels, queues, clustering, HA). - Monitor system health, tune performance, and resolve bottlenecks to guarantee reliable message flow. - Lead enterprise messaging initiatives: planning, execution, testing, deployment. - Provide advanced troubleshooting and serve as the final escalation point for complex MQ/Liberty issues; mentor junior staff. - Implement and manage security controls, encryption, and auditing to uphold data integrity and compliance. - Conduct capacity planning and resource forecasting to support growth and scalability. - Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to integrate messaging solutions. - Create and maintain technical documentation: architecture diagrams, procedures, troubleshooting guides, and recovery plans. - Stay current with MQ technologies, patches, and best practices; recommend enhancements. **Required Skills** - Expert knowledge of IBM MQ administration (queue managers, channels, clustering, HA). - Proficiency in IBM WebSphere Liberty messaging. - Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning capabilities. - Implementation of security controls, encryption, and auditing within MQ environments. - Advanced troubleshooting and escalation management. - Solid documentation and communication skills. - Familiarity with monitoring tools and scripting for automation. **Required Education & Certifications** - 12+ years in MQ engineering or related field. - Active Secret clearance (US citizen). - IBM System Administrator for MQ certification preferred.

Annapolis junction, United states

On site

Senior

03-11-2025

Company Name

ClearanceJobs

Job Title

Platform Infrastructure Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description

**Job Title** Platform Infrastructure Engineer – Security Clearance **Role Summary** Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise‑grade platforms supporting multiple applications. Lead architecture decisions, automate provisioning, and ensure 24x7 uptime through monitoring, incident response, and security hardening. Operate in a cross‑functional environment, collaborating with development, security, and operations teams. Requires active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. **Expectations** - Maintain high‑availability infrastructure for mission‑critical systems. - Deliver scalable, secure solutions with minimal downtime. - Participate in rotational on‑call and recall schedules. - Work onsite five days a week with a commutable residence. **Key Responsibilities** - Monitor and optimize platform performance, applying corrective actions. - Manage application integration and networking (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls). - Conduct regular cyber‑security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. - Develop and maintain security incident response plans. - Automate platform deployments, provisioning, and management (scripts, tooling). - Deploy & manage VMware vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, CIS‑CAT environments. - Configure host‑based security systems. - Apply DevOps practices and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) with RHEL containers. - Utilize monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, SolarWinds). - Patch and manage systems via Red Hat Satellite Server. - Provide hardware support for servers and workstations. **Required Skills** - 12+ years of infrastructure engineering experience. - 4+ years hands‑on with OpenShift. - Expertise in VMware, Puppet, Foreman, Kickstart, CIS‑CAT, Red Hat Satellite. - Proficiency in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls). - Strong command of DevOps tools (IaC, containers, automation scripting). - Experience with monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and logging. - Ability to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. - Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills. - US citizenship; active Secret clearance required. **Required Education & Certifications** - Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration OR - Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) OR - Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). ---

Colorado springs, United states

On site

Junior

03-11-2025

Company Name

ClearanceJobs

Job Title

Technical Team Lead with Security Clearance

Job Description

Job title: Technical Team Lead with Security Clearance Role Summary: Lead a multidisciplinary technical team to support and enhance secure flight operations, manage large‑scale system migrations, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure for a federal agency. Expactations: Maintain 24/7/365 uptime, meet recall and on‑call requirements, uphold federal security and compliance standards, and deliver seamless system transitions with minimal operational disruption. Key Responsibilities: - Direct and mentor a network, RHEL, DevOps, data, Windows, MQ, and telephony team. - Oversee end‑to‑end migration of critical systems and coordinate technical upgrades. - Provide strategic guidance for system enhancements, performance tuning, and scalability. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders and federal partners to align with security and compliance mandates. - Implement ITIL v4 best practices to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to network security, data integrity, and system resilience. - Develop and maintain technical documentation, roadmaps, architecture diagrams, and migration plans. - Ensure adherence to federal agency standards, security policies, and governance frameworks. Required Skills: - Active Secret clearance (U.S. Citizen only). - 12+ years of hands‑on IT infrastructure experience; 4+ years of technical team leadership across multiple disciplines. - Proven experience leading large‑scale migrations and technology upgrades. - ITIL v4 certification. - Familiarity with federal IT security standards and best practices. - Strong background in cloud computing, automation, and emerging technologies. - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. - Ability to work onsite, travel locally, and participate in rotational on‑call schedules. Preferred Skills: Experience with DHS agencies (TSA, CBP, ICE, CISA), PMP, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred). - ITIL v4 Certification (mandatory). - Additional certifications such as PMP, CISSP, or AWS Solutions Architect (preferred).

Annapolis junction, United states

On site

Senior

03-11-2025

Company Name

ClearanceJobs

Job Title

Database Administrator with Security Clearance

Job Description

**Job Title:** Database Administrator – DB2 (Secret Clearance) **Role Summary:** Responsible for the day‑to‑day administration, performance tuning, security, backup/recovery, and capacity planning of enterprise‑grade DB2 database environments at a federal government facility. Works onsite full time, collaborates with cross‑functional teams, and participates in on‑call rotation. **Expectations:** - 7+ years of DB2 DBA experience in enterprise settings. - US citizenship, active Secret clearance required. - On‑site presence five days a week at Annapolis Junction, MD. - Participation in a rotational on‑call emergency schedule. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Install, configure, patch, and maintain DB2 databases. 2. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues with vendors and teams. 3. Implement and enforce database security: user access controls, encryption, and audit trails. 4. Plan capacity and forecast growth to meet future business needs. 5. Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. 6. Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database code with development teams. 7. Monitor emerging DB2 technologies, best practices, and recommend adoption. 8. Create and keep up‑to‑date documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency with DB2 utilities: Load, Check, Copy, Runstats, Recover, Reorg, Quiesce, Report, Modify, Restore, BMC Reorg, CA Log Analyzer, etc. - Strong performance tuning and database optimization expertise. - Knowledge of database security principles (access management, encryption, auditing). - Experience with backup/recovery planning and execution. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively across geographically dispersed teams. - Excellent documentation and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field **or** equivalent professional experience. - IBM Certified Database Administrator (preferred). - Active Secret clearance & US citizenship.

Annapolis junction, United states

On site

Senior

03-11-2025