Qualifications
Responsibilities:Design, deploy, operate, and maintain Red Hat OpenShift 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 consistent and reliable platform deployments. Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks for system and platform automation. Support CI/CD pipelines to facilitate DevSecOps workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins). Integrate container platforms with the underlying compute, storage, and networking infrastructure. Apply and maintain security hardening in line with DoD and DISA requirements. Support compliance activities, including DISA STIGs, SCAP scans, and remediation efforts. Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity; troubleshoot and resolve issues across the technology 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 additional duties as assigned. Requirements:Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in building and maintaining Kubernetes environments using Red Hat OpenShift. Proficiency in cloud technologies and container orchestration. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Ansible and Terraform for automation. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevSecOps practices. U. S. citizenship is required.
About the job
SciTec, a proud subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is an innovative defense contractor that specializes in cutting-edge technologies to bolster U. S. National Security and Defense. With over 45 years of dedicated service to the Department of Defense, we excel in developing sophisticated remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques, providing exceptional data exploitation capabilities that support critical missions in missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and aircraft survivability.
Important Notice: All employees must be U. S. citizens due to the nature of our government contracts. Applications from non-citizens will not be considered.
We are currently seeking a skilled engineer to join our team in advancing Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to essential national defense capabilities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your role will involve end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensor data, supporting critical areas such as Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
As a Red Hat OpenShift Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, securing, and maintaining containerized platforms that support mission-critical applications. This position emphasizes OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) operations, Kubernetes administration, automation, and secure DevSecOps practices in a regulated environment.