OpenShift Engineer

Position Summary: The OpenShift Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our OpenShift Container Platform infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of the Navy's containerized applications. The OpenShift Engineer shall maintain a secret clearance and be able to work in a hybrid environment. Minimum Requirements: Active Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting the IT Systems for the DoD or government agency. Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting the engineering of DoD Afloat Network systems (CANES, ADNS, ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI Networks, SUBLAN, and/or COMPOSE). Minimum of 6 years' experience of hands-on experience with OpenShift Container Platform. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies. Expertise in Linux administration, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Experience with Agile workflows, such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience with implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Experience with DoD System Engineering Processes and preparation and execution of System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) Prefer candidates with certifications in containerization (e.g., Docker Certified Associate, Kubernetes Administrator) or networking (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network). Essential Functions: Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters across development, staging, and production environments. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications. Manage cluster security, including implementation of security policies, access controls, and compliance requirements. Monitor cluster health and performance, implementing proactive solutions to prevent issues. Lead and execute cluster upgrades and patches while minimizing service disruption. Create and maintain technical documentation for processes and procedures. Must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to be organized, proactive, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong MS Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Technical Skills Container Platforms: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker Operating Systems: RHEL Infrastructure: AWS, Azure CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD Networking: DNS, Load Balancing, Software-Defined Networking