Systems Engineer II

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Spot bonuses

Job summary

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking an OpenShift Administrator to oversee the health, performance, and stability of OpenShift clusters on on-premises environments. You will support a small, agile team delivering government applications and help expand your technical skill set.

The role is 100% onsite in the U.S. Government project environment, with strong focus on security, patching, backups, and cluster optimization.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments.
• 3-5 years of proven experience with Linux administration and in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or computer science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters for on-premises environments.
• Monitor cluster health and performance while troubleshooting and fixing node or application errors.
• Configure security settings, user access rules, and network policies to protect the cluster.
• Perform regular updates, software patches, and system backups to keep the platform stable.

Skills

OpenShift admin

Linux admin

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / computer science / IT or related field

Job description

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a candidate with RedHat OpenShift administrator experience to oversee the health, performance, and stability of OpenShift clusters and support a team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government. We are looking for a professional with relevant experience and a desire to work as part of a small, agile team supporting existing applications. This role offers a strong opportunity to expand technical skills while making a meaningful impact on U.S. Government efforts.

This position is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters for on-premises environments.
• Monitor cluster health and performance while troubleshooting and fixing node or application errors.
• Configure security settings, user access rules, and network policies to protect the cluster.
• Perform regular updates, software patches, and system backups to keep the platform stable.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS, we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings to foster camaraderie within the company. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Requirements

Clearance Level

Secret

Certifications (IAT Level II)

One of the following:

• CySA+
• Security+
• CCNA - Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP

Required Skills

• 1+ year of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments
• 3-5 years of proven experience with Linux administration and in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) or years of experience

Desired Skills

• Proficient in OpenShift and Rancher
• Kubernetes fundamentals
• Linux administration (especially RHEL)
• Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experience