Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer to enhance IT operations for an intelligence community agency. This role involves installing and maintaining OpenShift clusters, ensuring security and performance in cloud environments, and collaborating with development teams to meet integration needs. The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance and a passion for the latest technology trends. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency in delivering enterprise-wide IT services globally. If you are a hands-on professional looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required with willingness to sit for CI Polygraph.
• Experience with OpenShift deployment in cloud and vSphere environments.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain OpenShift clusters in cloud and datacenter environments.
• Support developers in deploying applications and ensure security compliance.

Skills

RedHat OpenShift

Python

Shell scripting

Git

Linux distributions (RHEL/RHCOS, Rocky, CentOS)

CI/CD orchestration tools (GitLab CI, Red Hat GitOps/ArgoCD)

Container technology (Docker, Kubernetes)

Amazon Web Services

Education

PhD

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Red Hat GitOps

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO

Eligibility: Candidate must have a TS/SCI clearance and be willing to sit for a CI Polygraph

Job Description:

We are looking for highly energetic, TS-SCI cleared, IT professionals who are interested in joining our seasoned team of technologists. We are focused on driving significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise-wide IT operations and performing routine O&M for an IC agency. The program itself supports a broad range of IT enterprise services for end-users around the globe, with smaller project teams that focus on particular areas (i.e. Platform as a Service, Application Services, Cloud Computing, High Performance Computing, API Management, etc.). We are looking for hands-on professionals, team players, and engaged individuals who enjoy keeping up with the latest tech stacks and technology trends.

Basic Qualifications:

1. TS/SCI clearance w/ CI poly
2. You must meet one of the below combinations of education and RELEVANT experience to be considered:

Level 1 - Junior	Qualifications
- Masters Degree	+ 0 Years Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree	+ 2 Years Experience
- Associates Degree	+ 4 Years Experience
- High School Diploma/GED	+ 6 Years Experience

Level 2 - Mid	Qualifications
- PhD	+ 0 Years Experience
- Masters Degree	+ 2 Years Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree	+ 4 Years Experience
- Associates Degree	+ 6 Years Experience
- High School Diploma/GED	+ 8 Years Experience

Level 3 - Senior	Qualifications
- PhD	+ 2 Years Experience
- Master’s Degree	+ 4 Years Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree	+ 6 Years Experience
- Associates Degree	+ 8 Years Experience
- High School Diploma/GED	+ 10 Years Experience

Level 4 - Expert	Qualifications
- PhD	+ 4 Years Experience
- Master’s Degree	+ 6 Years Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree	+ 8 Years Experience
- Associates Degree	+ 10 Years Experience
- High School Diploma/GED	+ 12 Years Experience

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Install, configure and maintain OpenShift clusters across multiple security domains in both Cloud and datacenter (vSphere) environments
2. Ensure stability, performance, and security in the OpenShift environments
3. Support developers and IT teams to efficiently deploy applications
4. Support OpenShift frameworks and tools such as Crossplane, Kyverno, RedHat GitOps, Red Hat ACS, Red Hat ACM
5. Work with development teams to understand integration requirements and scale existing platforms to meet them
6. Work with Security to ensure ongoing compliance and develop secure solutions
7. Support data services including RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, Elastic Stack
8. Document procedures and provide training to team members

Required Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience deploying and managing RedHat OpenShift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment
2. Python, Shell scripting, Git (desired)
3. Linux distributions: RHEL/RHCOS, Rocky, CentOS
4. CI/CD orchestration tools: GitLab CI, Red Hat GitOps/ArgoCD
5. Container technology: Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem in general
6. Experience with Amazon Web Services

Desired Certifications:

1. Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift

Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO