INflow Federal

OpenShift Platform Engineer

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Springfield, VA

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Cloud • Information Technology • Cybersecurity

The Role

At INflow Federal, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re shaping the future of national defense. We design and engineer secure, intelligent systems that empower mission success through the seamless integration of human insight and machine capability. With deep roots in Department of Defense (DoD) networks and a commitment to operational excellence, we deliver infrastructure that fuels advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making at scale. Every project is an opportunity to tackle complexity head-on and build solutions that make a real-world impact. Join INflow and help lead the charge toward a smarter, more connected defense landscape.

About This Position:

Join a mission-critical team that supports national security operations in a high-impact technical role. As a Senior OpenShift Engineer, you’ll design, manage, and secure containerized infrastructure for our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA. You will lead OpenShift cluster administration and contribute to a modern, DevSecOps-enabled environment.

At INflow Federal, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, leverage the latest technologies, and thrive in a culture that values creativity and collaboration. Your expertise will make a significant impact on our mission to support DoD customers with advanced technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, install, configure, and secure OpenShift Clusters in an on-premise environment.
Architect OpenShift environments to meet application needs: compute, storage, networking, and security.
Perform OpenShift cluster upgrades, security patching, and ongoing maintenance.
Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and apply DoD-mandated security controls.
Manage container orchestration, Kubernetes networking (DNS, load balancers, node ports, etc.).
Maintain and monitor server, storage, and networking hardware.
Oversee DevSecOps toolchain integrations using GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Apply Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II security standards to all system implementations.
Ensure system availability, issue remediation, and performance tuning for mission-critical workloads.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of RHEL system administration experience
3+ years deploying and maintaining OpenShift in on-prem environments
Strong understanding of Kubernetes and containerized applications
Experience with GitLab CI/CD, DevSecOps pipelines, and automation
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (10+ years of related work)
Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly eligibility)
Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II certification (or obtain within 90 days)

Preferred Experience:

RHEL certification (RHCSA or RHCE)
NetApp storage management
Cisco switch and network administration
VMware ESXi virtualization management
Familiarity with ITSM tools like Service+

Required Clearance

Active DoD TS/SCI (with ability to obtain CI poly)

About INflow Federal

Founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Data Modernization to support Joint Force operations across 20+ states. We’re proud to serve customers like the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other federal agencies.

Our strength comes from our people—especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation.

Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead—driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Citizenship Requirements

INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Due to legal requirements, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Other Notes

- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.

Other:

- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

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The Company

Ashburn, , Virginia

44 Employees

Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

INflow Federal was founded in 2013. The “INflow difference” begins with a simple belief encompassing the importance of employee culture. We are obsessed with our people and have demonstrated year-over-year that our employee-focused approach leads to customer success.

As a leading Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) innovator, we offer proven expertise in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization and Joint Force Mission Operations. We serve our federal government customers in over 20 states domestically to include the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Joint Forces.

At INflow, US Military Veterans have continuously paved the path ahead for our customers. We developed a homegrown “Veteran Outreach Program” focused around attracting and hiring transitioning military personnel and has resulted in veterans representing over 50% of our company.

Simplifying the customer experience requires everyone within our organization to work together. Our leadership communicates transparently with our team on a regular basis with a commitment to do the right thing for all those we serve. Our customers recognize doing business with INflow means working with people who consistently deliver with agility, passion and integrity.

This is how INflow continues to evolve, grow and accompany our customers into the future of mission systems and operations.

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