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# Software Developer 3

- **Company:** Spectra Tech, Inc.
- **Location:** Los Alamos, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87314222/1

## About the Role

BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science or Business Management. 9 years of directly applicable experience in specialized technical field and is acknowledged as an expert in the specific area in question., Demonstrated hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, administration, and operations)

Proven experience installing and configuring Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software Strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes concepts, and platform operations Experience with Linux system administration

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively mentor and transfer knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using OpenShift and Strategy CMC together in a production environment

Prior work in DOE, federal, or other government-regulated environments

Familiarity with security, compliance, and configuration management requirements in regulated systems

## Description

Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/ maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects

Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.

Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of comp le high- technology nature.

Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives.

Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates.

Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized environments using Red Hat OpenShift Install, configure, and support Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software Integrate CMC components within OpenShift-based infrastructure

Perform system tuning, patching, upgrades, and operational support

Troubleshoot deployment, configuration, and runtime issues across the stack

Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance

Mentor LANL staff on OpenShift operations, including best practices for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting ("care and feeding" of container platforms)

Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials


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