Systems Engineer – Level II

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior OpenShift Administrator to oversee the health, performance, and stability of on-premises enterprise clusters at NIWC Pacific. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end administration and architectural optimization of our OpenShift infrastructure while supporting an agile team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government. This position offers a premier opportunity to expand your technical expertise, collaborate within a mission-driven environment, and directly impact critical national security initiatives.

This position is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

· Lead the end-to-end administration, scaling, and architectural optimization of on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters to ensure secure, high-availability enterprise infrastructure, with preferred experience in SUSE Rancher.

· 7+ years Linux systems administration experience.

· Experience troubleshooting cluster/infrastructure issues using logs, events, and system diagnostics.

· Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot problems, learn new technologies, and document systems/procedures.

· Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).

· 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

3+ years of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments

Desired Skills

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