Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift)

Category: Architecture

Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington

Position ID:J0925-2092

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

*Government Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired
*This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

The Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift) designs, implements, and manages Red Hat OpenShift container platforms for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability, security, and high availability. Key responsibilities include architecting OpenShift clusters, establishing containerization strategies, developing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance, and providing technical guidance for cloud-native transformations. This role requires strong experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, related infrastructure, and excellent collaboration and communication skills to drive successful container adoption.

This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Architecture Design: Design and implement end-to-end OpenShift solutions for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Platform Implementation: Lead the installation, configuration, and tuning of OpenShift clusters, including namespaces, networking, storage, and security policies.
• Containerization Strategy: Develop strategies and standards for containerizing applications and platforms, aligning with business needs.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or other CI/CD tools.
• Integration: Integrate OpenShift with enterprise systems, such as monitoring tools, identity providers, and existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure the OpenShift environment meets security and compliance requirements, including configuring role-based access controls (RBAC).
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and product management teams to ensure successful deployment and adoption of containerized applications.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical direction, documenting architecture decisions, and transferring knowledge to client and internal teams.
• Migration Strategies: Assess legacy systems, perform gap analysis, and develop strategies for migrating applications to the OpenShift platform.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Journeyman:
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 1 to 3 years of experience
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired
• OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations.
• Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools.
• Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices.
• Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks.
• Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Junior:
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 3 to 5 years of experience
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired
• OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations.
• Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools.
• Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices.
• Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks.
• Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Senior:
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 5 to 8+ years of experience
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired
• OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations.
• Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools.
• Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices.
• Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks.
• Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $100,000.00 - $200000.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

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