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title: 'Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer at INflow Federal'
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# Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer at INflow Federal

- **Company:** INflow Federal
- **Location:** Springfield, VA
- **Compensation:** $130k–$170k
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2024-07-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/inflowfed/76954b7a-46ef-4ace-ac6a-dfd30d7e50c3

## Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes. Job Overview:

Deliver simple solutions to solve complex problems! As a Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for working with highly functional development team automating service deployments; optimizing system performance; integrating with enterprise authentication services; establishing/improving system monitoring; maintaining established security protocols; provide customers technical support. The Cloud Engineer will be integrated with an agile environment participating with scrums and other meetings.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- O&M of existing Red Hat OpenShift environment across multiple security domains in both Cloud and datacenter (vSphere) environments
- Support OpenShift operators and frameworks including Crossplane, Kyverno, RedHat GitOps
- Deploy OpenShift to new sites as they come online
- Work with internal and external teams to understand integration requirements and scale existing platforms to meet them
- Work with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and develop secure solutions
- Support data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, Elastic Stack
- Compile detailed documentation

Required Skills:

- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Linux distributions: RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS
- CI/CD orchestration tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitOps

Desired Skills:

- Experience deploying and managing RedHat OpenShift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment
- Python, Shell scripting, Git (desired)
- Experience with AWS and CI/CD orchestration tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Container technology: Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem in general

Required Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- 5+ years IT experience
- 5+ years experience with Platform as a Service Offerings (e.g. RedHat OpenShift, Tanzu, etc)

Required Clearance

- Active DoD TS/SCI

Certification Requirements Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

Other Notes Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer. If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601. Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer. Citizenship Requirements

- Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

## About INflow Federal

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: INflow Federal delivers advanced AI/ML, software engineering, and secure infrastructure solutions to modernize and protect mission-critical systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped / self-funded, no disclosed venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: IT System Data Services, Defense & National Security, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Joint Forces), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Intelligence Agencies, DHS, NGA, and the Intelligence Community. B2G (Business-to-Government).
- **Mission/purpose statement**: Deliver mission-critical solutions that empower warfighters, enhance mission success, and equip customers with the technical advantage needed to operate confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

## Products & Services
- **AI/ML & Data Science**: Scalable models for NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and real-time edge inference in contested environments.
- **Software Engineering**: Custom web development, DevOps automation, cloud-native development, and secure software solutions.
- **Infrastructure Modernization**: Network modernization, cloud migration, high-performance computing (HPC), and data center management.
- **Cybersecurity**: CMMC Level 2 compliant VDI enclave, NIST SP 800-171 controls, and full-spectrum cyber operations.
- **Digital Modernization**: System integration, legacy system upgrades, and digital twin initiatives.
- **Mission Operations**: Joint Force mission support, including systems engineering and technical assistance for deployed environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Revenue not disclosed; employee count ~38 (LinkedIn, 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not funded by traditional VCs. Key government customers: U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, National Reconnaissance Office, Air Force, Joint Forces, DHS.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Achieved CMMC Level 2 compliance (December 2025)
  - Active hiring in Springfield, VA (DevOps, Software Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer)
  - 15 offices across the U.S. (Ashburn HQ, Newport, Mechanicsburg, Norfolk, Corpus Christi, Honolulu, etc.)
  - Designated a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with Hispanic American and Minority Owned certifications, giving access to set-aside contracts

## Competitive Advantages
- **Veteran-centric culture**: Over 50% of workforce are military veterans; dedicated Veteran Outreach Program to attract transitioning service members.
- **Small Business Agility**: Ability to integrate seamlessly with large programs while operating with the speed and flexibility of a small business.
- **Deep Domain Expertise**: Focused solely on defense and intelligence missions with proven track record across Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Joint Forces.
- **Emerging Technology Focus**: INflow Labs drives R&D in computational physics, software-defined networking, and next-gen AI/ML capabilities.
- **Security Certifications**: CMMC Level 2 compliance demonstrates rigorous security posture.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue investing in AI/ML, cloud, and software-defined infrastructure to support digital modernization goals of the DoD.
- Expand customer base across additional defense and intelligence agencies.
- Grow workforce with mission-ready engineers, particularly veterans.
- Maintain small-business status while scaling delivery capabilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Founded on “exceptional people” – hires builders, operators, and problem solvers who take ownership. Values direct communication, technical rigor, and collaboration.
- **Veteran-Friendly**: Strong commitment to hiring transitioning military personnel; over half of employees are veterans.
- **Career Development**: Formal Career Progression Program, weekly check-ins, monthly calls with executive management, tuition reimbursement.
- **Work Arrangement**: Roles are generally on-site (Ashburn, VA; Springfield, VA; Newport, RI; Mechanicsburg, PA; Norfolk, VA; Corpus Christi, TX). Some positions may require TS/SCI clearance.
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental & Vision; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health FSA & Dependent Care FSA; LTD; Tuition Reimbursement; Rental car discounts; INflow Swag.
- **Engineering Culture**: Curiosity-driven teams encouraged to stay current on emerging tech; challenging mission-focused work with real impact for national security.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/inflowfederal)
2. [Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/inflowfed)
3. [INflow Federal About Page](https://inflowfed.com/about/)
4. [CB Insights Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/inflow-3)
5. [HigherGov Awardee Profile](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/inflow-federal-12489574/)

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