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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OpenShift DevOps Engineer - **Company:** SPECTRIC LABS, INC. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Program Optimization, Computer Networks, Linux, DevOps, File Systems, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Patch Management, Puppet, Network Server, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032531/openshift-devops-engineer ## About the Role Spectric Labs is looking for a motivated engineer to help us make an immediate impact for our customers and our company located in Chantilly, VA. We are a small, growing company seeking a candidate responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of a globally deployed, classified, Linux-based research and development network. Successful candidates will have experience working on TS/SCI systems and networks and be familiar with security policies, procedures, and tools. Ideal candidates will also have a working knowledge of DevOps tools for the development, build, and deployment of software on Linux-based systems. Key Responsibilities * Linux DevOps Tools: o Expertise in DevSecOps practices, with hands-on experience managing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and secure system integrations (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps). o Expertise with the deployment and administration of OpenShift, including cluster configuration, GPU-enabled node management, accelerator resource scheduling, LLM workload deployment, container orchestration, workload management, access controls, and integration with enterprise infrastructure. o Strong understanding of virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS). o Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) o Experience with container deployment technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Nomad) , o Experience using Puppet and Ansible for configuration management of Linux-based servers. o Working knowledge of Red Hat Satellite for lifecycle management of physical and virtual servers, and for operating and securing RHEL environments. * Linux Infrastructure Design and Administration: o Experience with Linux-based system administration on, Red Hat operating, o Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI and a CI polygraph. o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). o 3+ years of experience in Linux-based DevOps or systems administration, including managing enterprise-level infrastructures. o Security+ certification. o Passport, or willingness to obtain one. ## Description o Familiarity with package managers like apt, yum, and rpm for software installation and updates o Familiar with Linux networking concepts. o Knowledge of partitioning, file systems (e.g., ext4), and disk management o Administration of hybrid infrastructures (on-premises and cloud) utilizing platforms such as AWS and VMware. o Manage complex multi-domain environments, including user access, permission management, and security policies. o Implement high-level automation processes to streamline server provisioning, system patching, and infrastructure upgrades. * System Optimization and Performance Tuning: o Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across infrastructure, applications, and network systems, leveraging deep expertise in performance analysis and system diagnostics. o Develop and maintain complex automation scripts (shell, Python, etc.) to handle large-scale tasks, such as automated deployments, patch management, and monitoring. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)