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# Platform Engineer OpenShift / Container Platform

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $234,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Bootstrap (Software), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Security, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Kubernetes, Bare Metal, Hashicorp, Terraform, Vmware
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-platform-engineer-openshift-container-platform-arlington-va--660dd4bd-2947-443d-9bc6-a9da17105c44

## About the Role

* Minimum general work experience of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
 * 5+ years of platform/systems engineering experience with hands-on Kubernetes-based container platform experience
 * US Citizenship
 * Active DoD Secret clearance
 * DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification
 * Hands-on experience deploying and administering OpenShift (or another enterprise Kubernetes distribution) on bare metal
 * Infrastructure-as-code proficiency, specifically Terraform and Ansible, for provisioning and configuration management
 * Working knowledge of virtualization/cloud orchestration platforms (Spectro Cloud, VMware, or equivalent)
 * Understanding of container platform architecture: networking (CNI), storage (CSI), cluster security, and lifecycle management
 * Ability to document platform architecture, licensing tradeoffs, and operational considerations
 * Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL)
 * Must have regular/recurring physical access to a DISA SIPR-accredited facility

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Excellent writing and grammatical skills
 * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
 * Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
 * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
 * HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
 * Experience with GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) for platform configuration management
 * Experience bootstrapping platforms in disconnected or OCONUS environments including physical hardware installation, Administrative Skills, Ansible, Bootstrap, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Cyberspace, DNS (Domain Name System), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Detail Oriented, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Hardware Administration, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Installation, Installation Guide, Internet Security, Licensing, Linux Administration, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development, Software Patches, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, United States Citizen, VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Writing Skills

## Description

The Platform Engineer will stand up and operate a bare-metal container platform (OpenShift), support a feasibility assessment of OpenShift versus Spectro Cloud, and drive the transition toward infrastructure-as-code managed provisioning using Terraform and Ansible. This individual will work in a bare-metal-first environment while actively reducing reliance on manual installs over time, and will support core platform services and OCONUS bootstrap activities.

This role is flexible for occasional telework however, candidates must be within 50 miles to one of the following work locations: Oklahoma City, OK, Montgomery, AL, Ogden, UT, San Antonio, TX, Mechanicsburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Arlington, VA, Ft. Meade, MD, Columbus, OH.

Other Responsibilities Include:

 * Install, configure, and operate bare-metal OpenShift (or equivalent enterprise Kubernetes distribution) clusters
 * Design and implement infrastructure-as-code provisioning using Terraform and Ansible for platform and VM orchestration
 * Support the objective feasibility assessment of OpenShift versus Spectro Cloud, documenting licensing tradeoffs, operability, and long-term sustainability considerations
 * Manage OpenShift cluster lifecycle including installation, upgrades, patching, scaling, and day-2 operations
 * Deploy and support core platform services including authoritative DNS (e.g., PowerDNS)
 * Implement and enforce STIGs and cybersecurity compliance requirements on platform infrastructure
 * Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity using observability tools; manage platform logging and alerting
 * Support OCONUS hardware bootstrap activities including physical hardware installation and configuration
 * Document platform architecture, configuration decisions, and operational procedures
 * Transition platform provisioning from manual/bare-metal installs toward a fully IaC-managed model


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