Redhat Openshift Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Redhat Openshift Engineer with Security Clearance
Description Sci Tec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities. Important Notice:
Sci Tec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. Sci Tec has an immediate opportunity for a talented engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense.

You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent Infra Red (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. We are seeking a Red Hat Open Shift Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and maintain containerized platforms supporting mission-critical applications. This role focuses on Open Shift Container Platform (OCP) operations, Kubernetes administration, automation, and secure Dev Sec Ops  enablement in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities
* Design, deploy, operate, and maintain Red Hat Open Shift 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 Dev Sec Ops  workflows (e.g., Git Lab 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
Requirements
* 2+ years of professional experience building and maintaining Kubernetes environments using Red Hat Open Shift 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
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
* Strong development or operational experience with Docker, docker-compose, and Kubernetes
* Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Dev Sec Ops  (e.g., Git Lab 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

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In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Benefits Sci Tec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

* 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options

* 80% company paid Dental insurance

* 100% company paid Vision insurance

* 100% company paid Life insurance

* 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance

* Short-term Disability insurance

* Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

* Discretionary Performance Bonus

* Paid Parental Leave

* Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

* Flexible work hours The pay range for this position is $146,000 - $175,000 / year. Sci Tec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a…