Everforth ECS is seeking a Red Hat OpenShift Cloud Engineer to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with minimum of 3 business days onsite at our Fairfax, VA corporate office and/or our Springfield, VA customer site.
ECS is seeking a Red Hat OpenShift Cloud Engineer to work in Fairfax, VA and various government locations supporting the development and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Solutions for a DoD customer.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Red Hat OpenShift Cloud Engineer to join our team in supporting a large DoD program that operates and maintains multiple AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and classified cloud environments. This role will function as a Red Hat OpenShift subject matter expert (SME) and coordinate with cloud and on-premise infrastructure teams to develop, deploy, optimize, and support multiple Red Hat OpenShift deployments operating at all classification levels and across multiple cloud providers.
Responsibilities include:
- OpenShift Architecture and Administration: Develop, plan, and execute deployment of OpenShift environments at any impact level (IL2-IL6) and within cloud, on-premise, or hybrid infrastructures. This includes documentation and adherence to security policies as mandated by ATO requirements. Advise Project Management, Customer leadership, and partner teams on migration to OpenShift operations for AI/ML development.
- OpenShift Operational Support: Support onboarding of customer and partner teams into supported OpenShift deployments. Coordinate with Project Management teams and partners to ensure appropriate resourcing while operating within provided budgetary guidance. Function as SME for existing Cloud and Infrastructure teams and facilitate cross-training and documentation to expand OpenShift knowledge within the existing team.
- OpenShift Troubleshooting and Support: Troubleshoot production failures. Support partners and customers with troubleshooting operational failures. Maintain security compliance and develop/execute remediations, patching, and POAMS as necessary to maintain security compliance and ATO status.
- Support Across All Classification Levels: Red Hat OpenShift deployments supported by the program span all cloud Impact Levels (IL2 – IL6) and multiple cloud providers. Candidate will be required to support Red Hat Open Shift operations at all classification levels. This requires work from a SCIF 2-4 days a week, but additional days may be required as needed to support critical deployments and operational support.
- Thrive in a hybrid environment (split between SCIF/on-site and remote), able to be on-site at SCIF up to 4 days a week.
- Successfully communicate to customers, contract program managers, industry partners, ECS senior management, and Government representatives.
- Provide leadership and creativity in new business capture and proposal development.
- Track industry trends and leverage them to drive innovation and solution excellence across various functional domains.
Salary Range: 175,000-210,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience.
- Must have an existing and active TS security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the progression of roles to include delivering and sustaining technical and cloud solutions.
- DOD 8570-01M certification: IAM Level I or better (e.g., Security+).
- Expertise with OpenShift Architecture and Administration: To include cluster configuration, updates, backup/restore, networking, storage, security, and performance.
- Expertise with Kubernetes deployment, management, and troubleshooting
- Expertise with Linux and RHEL/CoreOS
- A strong understanding of AWS and Azure/cloud-based technologies with a desire to learn more.
- Demonstrated customer focus and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with ability to obtain SCI
- Expertise with OpenShift architecture and administration (cluster config, updates, backup/restore, networking, storage, security, performance)
- Expertise with Kubernetes deployment, management, and troubleshooting
- Expertise with Linux and RHEL/CoreOS
- Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud technologies (GovCloud/Azure Government experience preferred)
- Ability to work hybrid and support SCIF operations up to 4 days per week (onsite minimum 3 business days)
- Demonstrated customer focus, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience
- DOD 8570-01M certification: IAM Level I or better (e.g., Security+)
- 7+ years of relevant experience delivering and sustaining technical and cloud solutions
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
