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.
Requirements
Clearance LevelCertifications (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
Salary Description
150,000-160,000
