Systems Engineer III - Containers (Remote

Position: Systems Engineer III - Containers (Remote)
Overview

This is a remote role open for multiple markets across the United States.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Engineer III - Open Shift /Kubernetes platform Administrator to build , administer, and optimize enterprise Open Shift container platforms. This role is responsible for building , automate, maintaining highly available Open Shift clusters, automating infrastructure operations, ensuring platform security, and supporting application teams deploying cloud-native workloads.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Red Hat Open Shift, Kubernetes, Linux administration, automation, and troubleshooting. The individual will work closely with Dev Ops, Cloud, Security, and Application Development teams to deliver reliable and scalable container platform services.

Responsibilities

Open Shift Platform Administration

• Install, configure, administer, and support Red Hat Open Shift Container Platform (OCP) clusters.

• Perform cluster lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and capacity planning.

• Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization .

• Manage Open Shift components including:

• Worker Nodes , Control Plane Nodes , Operators , Ingress Controllers , Routes , Projects/Name spaces , Persistent Storage

• Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related incidents and service disruptions.

Kubernetes Administration

• Support Kubernetes workloads running on Open Shift clusters.

• Configure and manage deployments, services, ingress, networking, and storage.

• Monitor containerized applications and platform services.

• Analyze and resolve pod, node, networking, and storage issues.

• Implement workload optimization and resource management best practices.

Linux Systems Engineering

• Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.

• Perform server provisioning, patching, hardening, and performance tuning.

• Monitor operating system health and security compliance.

• Support virtualization and infrastructure environments hosting Open Shift platforms.

Automation & Dev Ops

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) solutions using:

• Terraform , Ansible , Helm , Git

• Automate routine administrative and operational tasks.

• Support CI/CD platform integrations and deployment automation.

• Assist development teams with application onboarding and deployment activities.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain security controls for Open Shift clusters.

• Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and security policies.

• Manage secrets and certificate lifecycle processes.

• Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives.

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure adherence to enterprise standards.

Monitoring & Operational Support

• Monitor platform availability and performance using enterprise monitoring tools.

• Configure alerts, dashboards, and reporting metrics.

• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain operational runbooks and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in cloud engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in cloud engineering

• 5+ years of systems engineering or infrastructure administration experience.

• 3+ years of hands-on Open Shift and Kubernetes administration experience.

• Experience supporting production container platforms in enterprise environments.

• Strong Linux system administration background.

Technical Skills

Container Platforms

• Red Hat Open Shift Container Platform (OCP) or any Kubernetes flavours

• Docker/Container Runtime Technologies

• Open Shift / kubernetes Operators

• Open Shift Pipelines , Git Ops , ArgoCD

Operating Systems

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) , Linux Performance Tuning , Linux Security Hardening

• Shell Scripting

Automation & Configuration Management

• Ansible , Terraform , Helm , Git , Bash/Python scripting

Cloud & Infrastructure

• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

• Virtualization technologies such as VMware

• Infrastructure provisioning and management

Networking

• TCP/IP , DNS , Load Balancers , SSL/TLS Certificates , Network Policies , Routing and Firewall Concepts

Monitoring & Logging

• Dynatrace/App Dynamics, Prometheus , Grafana

• Splunk , ELK/EFK Stack

• Open Shift Monitoring Stack

Preferred Certifications

• Red Hat Certified Open Shift Administrator

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes

• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Cloud Certifications

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $140,000 and $170,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors…