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OpenShift Specialist (Configuration) – Remote

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PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.  This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!  

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title: OpenShift Specialist (Configuration Management)

Work Location: Remote

**COVID-19 Procedures: On-boarding may require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD (or on-boarding may be handled remotely). Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

As a covered government contractor, proof of COVID-19 Vaccination must be provided, except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to a medical or religious accommodation as outlined in The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontracts.

Skills and experience in:

• Platforms such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift, and Ansible
• Containerization solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Automation scripting: Perl, Bash, Shell, Python
• Implementing security best practices on OpenShift components
• Performance optimization for OpenShift workloads
• Pod scheduling and cluster scaling to optimize resource allocation
• Understanding network principles related to OpenShift Cluster (DNS, Load balancing, Firewalls)Diagnosing and resolving issues during OpenShift installation and operation
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Qualifications

• Linux Administration
• Extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift container platform
• Strong knowledge of DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure
• Familiar/Experienced with Kubernetes
• Understands network principles related to OpenShift Cluster (DNS, Load balancing, Firewalls)
• Experience implementing security best practices on OpenShift components
• Experience with Automation Tools (Ansible) used to stream line deployment/maintenance
• Experience optimizing system performance for OpenShift workload

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years OR Master’s Degree with 8+ years of professional IT experience
• Note: Relevant certifications and additional qualifications are a plus.

Security Clearance: 

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance with SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

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• Location: Remote, US
• Categories: Engineer