Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking an
OpenShift Cloud Engineer to work in a remote capacity. Ability to meet on-site at ECS' Fairfax, VA office once a week is preferred, but not required.
This exciting opportunity for an OpenShift Cloud Engineer will support the modernization of a DHS system to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) cloud. This role will function as a OpenShift subject matter expert (SME) and coordinate with cloud and on-premise infrastructure teams to develop, deploy, optimize, and support multiple Red Hat OpenShift deployments in OCI.
Responsibilities include: - OpenShift Architecture and Administration: Develop, plan, and execute deployment of OpenShift environments at any impact level (IL2-IL6) and within cloud, on-premise, or hybrid infrastructures. This includes documentation and adherence to security policies as mandated by ATO requirements. Advise Project Management, Customer leadership, and partner teams on migration to OpenShift operations.
- OpenShift Operational Support: Support onboarding of customer and partner teams into supported OpenShift deployments. Coordinate with Project Management teams and partners to ensure appropriate resourcing while operating within provided budgetary guidance. Function as SME for existing Cloud and Infrastructure teams and facilitate cross-training and documentation to expand OpenShift knowledge within the existing team.
- OpenShift Troubleshooting and Support: Troubleshoot production failures. Support partners and customers with troubleshooting operational failures. Maintain security compliance and develop/execute remediations, patching, and POAMS as necessary to maintain security compliance and ATO status.
- Successfully communicate to customers, contract program managers, industry partners, ECS senior management, and Government representatives.
- Track industry trends and leverage them to drive innovation and solution excellence across various functional domains.
Salary Range: $175,000-$210,000
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to pass a DHS Public Trust investigation.
- 12+ years of relevant experience in the progression of roles to include delivering and sustaining technical and cloud solutions.
- DOD 8570-01M certification: IAM Level I or better (e.g., Security+).
- Expertise with OpenShift Architecture and Administration: To include cluster configuration, updates, backup/restore, networking, storage, security, and performance.
- Expertise with RHEL and OpenShift
- A strong understanding of cloud-based technologies with a desire to learn more.
- Demonstrated customer focus and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Desired Skills - Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator Certification
- Experience deploying/managing Red Hat OpenShift clusters in multiple configurations (bare metal, hybrid, multi-cloud, air-gapped)
- Existing or prior work with government agencies, especially DHS, is beneficial
- Familiarity with standard CI/CD, GitOps, and DevSecOps operations, with a focus on Red Hat OpenShift processes and procedures
- Experience working within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environment
- Experience working within common cloud management consoles (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, OCI).
- Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience: Proficiency with Ansible, Terraform, Help, GitOps workflows
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
- Ability to effectively communicate impacts to Senior Leadership, regarding changes in concise language.
- Process improvement focused and the ability to drive efficiencies in the process.
- Able to assist with other activities as needed to support the team.
#EverforthECS1 ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of
Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees . Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
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