We are seeking an experienced PaaS Engineer/Administrator to join our client’s team in Woodlawn, MD. To be considered for this role, you should have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6.x/7.x/8.x Operating System, Ansible Playbooks and Ansible Tower, PaaS infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes, OpenShift Container Platform, and Linux command-line environment. This direct-hire role is located in Woodlawn, MD, and requires onsite presence at least 2 days a week. Candidates must live within 2 hours of the client-site.  

Per our client contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders, eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance. The candidate must be willing to wait for the 4-to-6-week clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, optimize, and secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6.x/7.x/8.x
• Design and implement automated deployment and configuration tools for RHEL PaaS
• Use of Red Hat Satellite in support of deployment, management and auditing of the PaaS infrastructure.
• Design and develop an architecture of PaaS infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design and develop an architecture of PaaS infrastructure in a hybrid Cloud environment.
• Deploy a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions based on open-source software and industry best practices.
• Automate Docker application builds using industry standard tools such as Jenkins.
• Automate the creation of Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure using industry standard tools such as Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems and issues within the Platform as a Service infrastructure.​

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the following:
  • RHEL 6/7/8 installation, configuration, server patching and upgrading
  • RHEL Ansible Playbook design, development, and maintenance
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • RHEL problem analysis and troubleshooting
  • Working with hybrid cloud environments.

Required Skills:

• Skills and ability with the following:
  • Creating custom Docker Containers
  • Managing image repositories in support of Docker Containers
  • Deploying PaaS solutions based on open-source software and industry best practices
  • Automating Docker application builds using industry standard tools
  • Automating the creation of PaaS infrastructure using industry standard tools such as Ansible Automation and Red Hat Cloud Forms.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving problems and issues within a PaaS infrastructure.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of the architecture of Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of the architecture of PaaS infrastructure in a hybrid Cloud environment
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to deploy OpenShift Container Platform in both public and private cloud.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to automate the creation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and PaaS infrastructures using industry standard tools such as Ansible, Ansible Tower and other automation technologies.
• Prior Federal government experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to engage customers and respond effectively to questions.
• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Education:​

• Bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range of $110K-$125K, based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications.  The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
• Competitive benefits package includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401K with employer match, ESPP, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

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