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Redhat Openshift Engineer (5013) (US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio) (Secret)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, operate, and maintain Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) 4.x environments
- Administer and support Kubernetes clusters, including upgrades, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for repeatable and reliable platform deployments
- Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks for system and platform automation
- Support CI/CD pipelines enabling DevSecOps workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Integrate container platforms with underlying compute, storage, and networking infrastructure
- Apply and maintain security hardening in accordance with DoD and DISA requirements
- Support compliance activities, including DISA STIGs, SCAP scans, and remediation
- Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity; troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack
- Collaborate with application teams to onboard, deploy, and optimize containerized workloads
- Document architectures, configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional technical reviews
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience
- Secret clearance
- 2+ years of professional experience building and maintaining Kubernetes environments using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) 4.x or later
- 3+ years of professional experience administering Linux systems
- Strong understanding of Ansible and automation using playbooks
- Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tooling
- Experience operating container platforms in a secure or regulated environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience
- Strong development or operational experience with Docker, docker-compose, and Kubernetes
- Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for DevSecOps (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks for automation and orchestration
- Experience hardening Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems using DISA SCAP and STIG Viewer
- Experience with VMware compute, storage, and networking
- Experience with Dell servers, switches, and SAN solutions Scripting experience using Bash, Python, or Perl
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions in containerized environments
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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Outside Analytics Broomfield, Colorado, USA Office
11101 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO, United States, 80021
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