Sr. OpenShift Admin (Systems Engineer II) - 48448

Position Title: Sr. OpenShift Administrator (Systems Engineer II)
Client: Information Systems Solutions, Inc.
Address: 53560 Hull St. San Diego, CA 92152
Clearance Level: Secret
Position Status: 6-month contract to permanent

Position Description: Our client is looking for a Sr. OpenShift Administrator (Systems Engineer II) for an onsite position in San Diego, CA. They are a government IT and cybersecurity contractor providing technology services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. ISS specializes in cybersecurity, network and systems engineering, IT infrastructure, software development, and technical support for mission-critical government programs.

Responsibilities: 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 a 100% on-site role with no telework or remote work options available.

• 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.

• This position is 100% onsite.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance

• Required Certification: IAM II (one of the following) CASP+, CAP, CISM, GLSLC, CISSP (or Associate).

• 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