OpenShift Platform Engineer (Systems)

Apex Systems; Radford (VA); Remoto; USD 96.000 - 117.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

ESPP

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

EAP counseling

Certification discounts

On‑demand training

Descrizione del lavoro

Everforth Apex is seeking an OpenShift Platform Engineer to design, build, operate, and secure a Kubernetes‑based hosting platform for global workloads from Radford, VA (Remote).

You will implement IaC with Helm, Kustomize, Terraform, and GitOps tools, manage CSI drivers, patch clusters, and provide on‑call support. DoD clearance eligibility and a IT-related bachelor’s degree are required.

Competenze

• U.S. citizens eligible for DoD clearance (Secret).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field.
• Senior‑level hands‑on Kubernetes experience (OpenShift, Rancher, or upstream Kubernetes).
• Experience deploying and managing CSI drivers for dynamic storage.
• Strong IaC experience using Helm, Kustomize, Terraform, and GitOps tools (Argo CD/Flux).
• Security+ or equivalent Level II certification; CK A or Red Hat OpenShift Admin certs within 6 months.

Mansioni

• Design, build, and maintain a Kubernetes‑based enterprise hosting architecture.
• Develop IaC for provisioning/configuring Kubernetes clusters and services.
• Provide day‑to‑day Kubernetes cluster administration: patching, upgrades, maintenance.
• Configure CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium, OpenShift SDN) and CSI drivers.
• Monitor resources and advise leadership on capacity needs.
• Harden clusters per best practices and cybersecurity controls.
• Troubleshoot networking, storage, and runtime issues; maintain docs.
• Provide on‑call production support and after‑hours escalation.

Conoscenze

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Terraform

Helm

Kustomize

GitOps

ArgoCD

CSI

Networking

IaC

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Strumenti

Harbor

Quay

Docker

Podman

Descrizione del lavoro

Job#: 3055256

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

OpenShift Platform Engineer (Systems)

Location: Radford, Virginia (Remote)

Role Overview

This position is for a Platform Engineer supporting a program operating a containerized, Kubernetes-based, multitenant hosting environment. This environment is used for enterprise and distributed applications across multiple global locations. The Platform Engineer will be instrumental in designing, building, operating, and securing the Kubernetes platform that supports mission-critical workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams to design, develop, and maintain a Kubernetes-based enterprise hosting architecture.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters and platform services.
• Provide daily administration of Kubernetes clusters, including patching, upgrades, and maintenance of all core components.
• Configure and manage Container Network Interface (CNI) plugins such as Calico, Cilium, or OpenShift SDN.
• Deploy and maintain Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers to support dynamic provisioning of persistent storage.
• Monitor consumption of compute, storage, and networking resources and notify leadership when additional capacity is required.
• Harden Kubernetes clusters and associated components in accordance with best practices and required cybersecurity controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues related to Kubernetes networking, container workloads, persistent storage, and runtime environments.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, including architectures, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide on-call production support for after‑hours incidents and escalation.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance as a condition or continuation of employment.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field is required.

Experience: Senior-level hands‑on experience with Kubernetes‑based platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or upstream Kubernetes is required. Experience deploying and managing CSI drivers for dynamic persistent storage provisioning is also necessary.

Technical Skills: The role requires strong IaC experience using Helm, Kustomize, Terraform, and GitOps tools like Argo CD or Flux. Candidates must have strong troubleshooting skills across Kubernetes networking, container runtimes, persistent storage, and platform services. Familiarity with Kubernetes persistent storage ecosystems and observability tools is required.

Certifications: A Security+ or equivalent Level II certification is required. A relevant Computing Environment certification such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts including CNIs, service discovery, ingress controllers, and network policies.
• Proven experience building and administering enterprise‑grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Experience managing container registries like Harbor or Quay.
• Automation proficiency using Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of industry‑standard hardening practices.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps processes and integrating Kubernetes workloads into CI/CD pipelines.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $70.00/hr to $85.00/hr. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.