BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Current information assurance certifications per DoDM 8140.03
Hands-on expertise in VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift
Experience with Linux and Windows server OS installation and troubleshooting
Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Proficiency in infrastructure automation and scripting, particularly Python
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift for enterprise IT support
Install, configure, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers and operating systems
Deploy and integrate containerized applications with enterprise and cloud services
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code definitions and automation scripts
Monitor platform health and resolve complex incidents
Implement security hardening and support vulnerability testing
Maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability for workloads
Evaluate platform upgrades and maintain configuration records
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge virtualization and containerization technologies
Engagement in a dynamic, mission-critical environment
Collaboration with cybersecurity personnel for compliance and security
Potential for professional development and certification opportunities
Involvement in continuous integration and delivery processes
Full Job Description
SME (VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)
Wright-Patterson AFB
*This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.*
Responsibilities:
Provide subject matter expertise in VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift to design, implement, integrate, and sustain virtualized and containerized platforms supporting enterprise IT capabilities.
Install, configure, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and supporting platform components to maintain secure, reliable operations.
Deploy and integrate containerized applications and virtual machines with enterprise applications, cloud services, and development environments, supporting interoperability and continuous integration and delivery.
Develop and maintain version-controlled Infrastructure as Code definitions, automation scripts, and supporting documentation using defined branching strategies, secure repositories, and adequate backups.
Monitor platform health, availability, performance, and resource utilization; resolve complex incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend capacity and performance improvements.
Implement platform security hardening and patches, support vulnerability testing of container images and configurations, and coordinate remediation and compliance evidence with cybersecurity personnel.
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability capabilities for virtualized and containerized workloads to support data integrity, service continuity, and disaster recovery.
Evaluate platform upgrades and modernization options, validate changes through testing, and maintain configuration records, architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and knowledge-transfer materials.
Requirements:
BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility
Possess and maintain current information assurance certifications applicable to the assigned duties under DoDM 8140.03, including appropriate operating system certification.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting VMware virtual infrastructure and Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift container environments.
Experience installing, configuring, patching, securing, and troubleshooting Linux and Windows server operating systems supporting enterprise applications and platform services.
Experience integrating virtual machines and containerized workloads with enterprise networking, storage, identity and access services, and cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, including cloud security, workload migration, and hybrid-environment integration.
Proficiency developing infrastructure automation and scripts, including Python, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code in Git repositories with controlled branching, documentation, and backup practices.
Experience supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, version control, and collaborative Agile development and deployment processes.
Experience implementing security hardening, patch management, container vulnerability testing, and remediation in accordance with applicable organizational and government security requirements.
Ability to perform performance analysis, capacity planning, incident troubleshooting, and backup and recovery validation, and to communicate solutions through technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
