Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

Varmoda; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Varmoda seeks a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect with 12+ years of experience for an on-site government facility. Strong OpenShift, security, automation, and infra management skills are required.

The role supports mission-critical platform infrastructure and requires five days on-site with a Secret clearance and commuting distance. Independent worker with a proactive mindset will integrate across virtualization, DevOps, monitoring, and cybersecurity responsibilities while supporting

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in the field.
• At least 4 years of hands-on OpenShift experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• On-site position at a government facility; commutable residency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain application integration with TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
• Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline deployments and management.
• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, CIS-CAT.
• Configure host-based security systems and apply DevOps IaC practices.
• Utilize monitoring/logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, NetCool, SolarWinds.
• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Provide hardware support for servers/workstations and support mission-critical operations.

Skills

OpenShift

Cybersecurity

DevOps

Automation

Monitoring

Infrastructure management

Systems administration

Virtualization

IaC

Tools

VMware

vCenter

Kickstart

Puppet

Foreman

CIS-CAT

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

SolarWinds

Job description

Varmoda is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect with at least 12 years of experience and strong hands-on OpenShift experience. The role supports mission critical platform infrastructure in an on-site government facility and requires expertise across systems administration, cybersecurity, automation, virtualization, monitoring, DevOps, and infrastructure management. The resource will work proactively and independently while supporting geographically diverse locations and participating in a rotational on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on current platform(s).


• Manage and maintain application integration leveraging current networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.


• Oversee and conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.


• Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.


• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.


• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.


• Manage and configure host-based security systems.


• Apply DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers.


• Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds.


• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.


• Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.


• Support and maintain platform infrastructure in a mission critical environment.


• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in the related field.


• At least 4 years of hands-on experience working with OpenShift.


• Active Secret clearance.


• This is an on-site position at a government facility.


• Requires presence on-site five days per week.


• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.


• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.


• Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to manage, secure, and maintain the environment/platform infrastructure.


• Experience with DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code.


• Experience with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.


• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds.

Certifications & Clearance

• Active Secret clearance is required.


• Citizenship is required; candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.