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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OpenShift Virtualization Administrator - **Company:** System One - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,640.0 - $162,240.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Ceph (Software), HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e1ab8230-5bae-4849-9d20-8f25c6c000be ## About the Role * ship and ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust. * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization (EX316) or equivalent; VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) accepted with commitment to obtain EX316 post-hire. * 9+ years supporting server virtualization in enterprise environments, including experience with OpenShift Virtualization / KubeVirt or similar platforms. * Proven leadership experience managing virtualization teams and supporting system operations. * Hands-on experience administering Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. * Strong troubleshooting skills across OpenShift and virtual machine layers. * Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration. Preferred Qualifications * Experience executing VMware-to-OpenShift Virtualization migrations using MTV / Forklift. * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) on RHEL 9. * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). * Training in OpenShift and Ansible Automation (DO180, DO280, DO380). * Experience with Argo CD / OpenShift GitOps and Ceph storage administration. * Support experience in federal civilian agency operations under SLA and governance frameworks. * Support for hybrid cloud/on-premises environments. * ITIL 4 Foundation or comparable service management certification. ## Description * Lead enterprise virtualization operations on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (Container-native Virtualization / KubeVirt) in support of the SEC ISS contract and SEC OIT infrastructure mission. * Manage the design, administration, and continuous optimization of OpenShift Virtualization to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing virtual machine services. * Support 24x7x365 operational readiness, incident response, and coordination with the Enterprise Operations Center and infrastructure teams. * Lead the migration from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, executing migration waves using the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV / Forklift). * Deploy, configure, and maintain the OpenShift Virtualization operator, KubeVirt components, CDI, and related cluster services. * Manage full VM lifecycle operations, including provisioning, live migration, cloning, snapshots, patching, and decommissioning. * Configure VM networking and storage to meet SEC performance and availability requirements. * Troubleshoot complex issues across OpenShift cluster and VM guest layers. * Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity; coordinate incident resolution in a 24x7 environment. * Lead technical teams supporting daily operations and migration execution. * Enforce security and compliance standards, including FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST guidelines. * Plan and execute VMware-to-OpenShift migrations, including network and storage mapping, cutover, and validation. * Apply GitOps and infrastructure-as-code patterns to VM and cluster configurations. * Maintain technical documentation including platform configurations, migration records, and recovery procedures. ## Related Videos - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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