Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer (OpenShift Virtualization / Platform Engineering)

Core4ce

About The Position

Core4ce is seeking a mid-level DevSecOps Engineer with Red Hat OpenShift experience, specifically focused on OpenShift Virtualization (OpenShift Virt), to support the evolution of our enterprise platform services. This role will enable the transition of workloads from traditional virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere) into OpenShift-based virtualized environments, maintaining VM-based workloads while modernizing platform operations. This position is not focused solely on containerization. Instead, the engineer will play a key role in migrating and operating virtual machines within OpenShift Virtualization, ensuring continuity of existing workloads while enabling a path toward modernization where appropriate. The selected candidate will work across infrastructure and platform teams to deliver a secure, automated, and scalable platform, aligned to DevSecOps and Zero Trust principles within a Defense Health Agency (DHA) environment. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

3–6 years of experience in DevOps/DevSecOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required or ability to obtain within 3 months
At least one related industry certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months, such as Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift, including OpenShift Virtualization (OpenShift Virt / KubeVirt)
Demonstrated experience supporting or administering VMware vSphere environments
Experience with VM migration strategies and tooling, particularly migrations into OpenShift Virtualization
Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
Strong Linux system administration skills (RHEL preferred)
Experience implementing security practices within DevSecOps pipelines and VM environments
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience within DoD, DHA, or federal government environments
Familiarity with KubeVirt architecture and VM orchestration within Kubernetes
Experience with hybrid VM/container platform operations within OpenShift
Knowledge of VM migration tooling (e.g., migration kits for virtualization, image conversion, data replication approaches)
Experience integrating with enterprise identity solutions (e.g., Keycloak, Entra ID, mJAD)
Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
Understanding of SAFe Agile practices and DevSecOps pipelines in regulated environments

Responsibilities

Support the design, deployment, and sustainment of Red Hat OpenShift clusters, with a focus on OpenShift Virtualization (KubeVirt) capabilities
Collaborate with platform teams to migrate virtual machines from VMware vSphere into OpenShift Virtualization environments
Implement and manage VM lifecycle operations within OpenShift, including provisioning, scaling, patching, and backup integration
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting both VM-based and container-based workloads where applicable
Automate platform and infrastructure processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
Integrate security controls into platform pipelines and VM/image management processes (e.g., image hardening, vulnerability scanning)
Support platform observability and monitoring, including integration with enterprise tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust architecture requirements
Troubleshoot issues across virtualized workloads, OpenShift platform services, and supporting infrastructure
Collaborate within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework, supporting PI planning and iterative delivery

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
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