Principal Systems Engineer - Containers (Remote)

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote role open for multiple markets across the United States. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal OpenShift Engineer to lead the architecture, administration, automation, security, and operational excellence of enterprise Red Hat OpenShift platforms. This role is responsible for designing and managing highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes/OpenShift environments supporting mission-critical applications across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving platform strategy, establishing best practices, leading engineering teams, and partnering with architects, security teams, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver a world-class container platform.

Requirements

Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Policy as Code & Governance
Programming & Advanced Automation (e.g., JavaScript, Python)
Container Orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Monitoring and Observability
Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
Advanced Cloud and Network Security
Cloud Architecture Expertise
Developer Enablement
Agile and DevOps Methodologies
Security and Compliance Leadership
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Technical Hands-On Leader of System Engineering Teams OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Technical Hands-On Leader of System Engineering Teams

Nice To Haves

10+ years of infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or platform engineering experience.
7+ years of Kubernetes/OpenShift administration experience.
Experience managing large-scale production OpenShift environments.
Proven experience supporting highly regulated, mission-critical applications.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise platform initiatives.
OpenShift & Kubernetes
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), Kubernetes Administration, OpenShift Operators, OpenShift Service Mesh, OpenShift Pipelines, OpenShift GitOps, OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF)
Operating Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Linux Administration, System Performance Tuning
Cloud Platforms
One of the public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Architectures
Automation & DevOps
Terraform, Ansible, Helm, ArgoCD
Networking
DNS, Load Balancers, TCP/IP, Ingress/Egress, VPN, Service Mesh, Istio
Storage Technologies
Ceph, NFS, SAN/NAS, Persistent Volumes, CSI Drivers
Monitoring & Logging
Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace/App Dynamics, Splunk, Open Telemetry
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Azure Administrator Associate
Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Responsibilities

Define and implement the overall cloud architecture and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.
Serve as the primary technical advisor for cloud infrastructure projects, guiding best practices in design, scalability, resilience, and performance. Identify and evaluate emerging cloud technologies and trends, recommending their application within the organization to drive efficiency and innovation.
Lead end-to-end cloud projects, from concept through deployment, by coordinating with engineering, DevOps, security, and operations teams.
Develop strategies for efficient cloud resource management, cost optimization, and performance enhancement, ensuring financial accountability.
Establish, review and maintain high-quality documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational standards for cloud infrastructure.
Provide technical mentorship to cloud engineers at all levels, fostering an environment of continuous learning and technical growth.
Provide 24/7 on-call support to ensure the availability and reliability of cloud infrastructure.