Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer (Containers PAAS Security Auto
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Job description
Oteemo is seeking a Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer to lead the migration of an existing portfolio of applications into a containerized environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on Kubernetes orchestration, Helm chart development, and ensuring applications operate reliably on a RHEL 8 / Ceph-based private cloud platform. You will work at the intersection of application development and infrastructure, translating software running in Java and C++ into well-defined, production-ready containers. Core Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain Kubernetes deployments and Helm charts for migrating existing applications into containerized workloads.
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Collaborate with application developers to understand Java and C++ codebases and ensure containers accurately reflect runtime requirements.
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Deploy and manage applications on a PAAS stack built on RHEL 8 and Ceph storage running on x86/64 hardware.
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Apply OS and application hardening standards including STIG and NISPOM compliance as security requirements mature throughout the program.
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Feed migration changes and deltas back into CI/CD pipelines built on GitLab and Jenkins as needed.
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Leverage Ansible for infrastructure automation tasks to support deployment consistency., Note: Deep software development expertise is not required - understanding enough to diagnose container runtime issues and define correct images is the goal. Platform - PAAS / Infrastructure
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Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 administration and configuration.
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Familiarity with Ceph distributed storage and its integration in private cloud environments.
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Comfort working on x86/64 infrastructure in an on-premises or air-gapped environment. Security & Compliance
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Understanding of STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) standards and their application to OS and container images.
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Awareness of NISPOM requirements in a defense or government contracting context.
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Experience with OS hardening, image hardening, and CIS benchmark application. Preferred Qualifications
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GitLab CI/CD pipeline configuration and management. (Bonus - current team coverage exists)
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Jenkins pipeline development and maintenance. (Bonus - current team coverage exists)
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Ansible playbook authoring for infrastructure automation and configuration management. (Bonus - current team coverage exists)
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Experience with PAAS infrastructure buildout on RHEL 8 and Ceph. (Bonus - current team ownership exists) Skills Priority Summary Skill Area Priority Kubernetes & Helm Containerization Required - Primary Focus Java Application Knowledge Required C++ Application Knowledge Required RHEL 8 / Ceph PAAS Platform Preferred STIG / NISPOM / Security Hardening Required (growing importance) GitLab / Jenkins CI/CD Pipelines Bonus Ansible Automation Bonu
Requirements
Containerization - Primary Focus
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Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes for workload orchestration (deployment, services, config maps, persistent volumes, RBAC).
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Proficient with Helm for templating and managing Kubernetes application deployments.
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Proven track record migrating legacy or monolithic applications into containerized architectures. Application Language Familiarity
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Working knowledge of Java application structure, build systems (Maven/Gradle), and runtime behavior.
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Familiarity with C++ application compilation, linking, and runtime dependencies as they, * Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity, * Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
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Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
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Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions