Systems Engineer – Level II

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC•San Diego, CA

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior OpenShift Administrator to oversee the health, performance, and stability of on-premises enterprise clusters at NIWC Pacific. The role leads end-to-end administration and architectural optimization of OpenShift infrastructure while supporting an agile team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government. The position is 100% onsite and contributes to critical national security initiatives. The role includes administering, scaling, and optimizing on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters to provide secure, highly available enterprise infrastructure. Preferred experience includes SUSE Rancher. The administrator monitors cluster health and performance, troubleshoots node and application errors, configures security settings and network policies, and performs updates, patches, and backups. ISS describes its workplace as employee-focused and family first, with regular social gatherings and an interest in supporting employees' career goals. The company offers a benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) match, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance.

Requirements

At least 7 years of Linux systems administration experience.
At least 3 years of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments.
Experience troubleshooting cluster and infrastructure issues using logs, events, and system diagnostics.
Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and learn new technologies.
Experience with scripting or automation, such as Bash, Python, or Ansible.
Secret clearance.
Hold one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CySA+, Security+, CCNA - Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SUSE Rancher.
Proficiency in OpenShift (Rancher).
Kubernetes fundamentals.
Linux administration, especially RHEL.
Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experience.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end administration, scaling, and architectural optimization of on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
Monitor cluster health and performance and troubleshoot and fix node or application errors.
Configure security settings, user access rules, and network policies to protect the cluster.
Perform regular updates, software patches, and system backups to maintain platform stability.
Support an agile team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government.
Document systems and procedures.