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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer III - OpenShift /Kubernetes platform Administrator - **Company:** First Citizens - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Linux System Administration, Linux Security Modules, Network Control, Routing, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Splunk, Network Server, Appdynamics, Dynatrace, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/afa7eac1-995c-4013-b976-b2195efc1d9d ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in cloud engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in cloud engineering * 5+ years of systems engineering or infrastructure administration experience. * 3+ years of hands-on OpenShift and Kubernetes administration experience. * Experience supporting production container platforms in enterprise environments. * Strong Linux system administration background. Technical Skills Container Platforms * Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) or any Kubernetes flavours * Docker/Container Runtime Technologies * OpenShift / kubernetes Operators * OpenShift Pipelines , GitOps , ArgoCD Operating Systems * Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) , Linux Performance Tuning , Linux Security Hardening * Shell Scripting Automation & Configuration Management * Ansible , Terraform , Helm , Git , Bash/Python scripting Cloud & Infrastructure * AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform * Virtualization technologies such as VMware * Infrastructure provisioning and management Networking * TCP/IP , DNS , Load Balancers , SSL/TLS Certificates , Network Policies , Routing and Firewall Concepts Monitoring & Logging * Dynatrace/AppDynamics, Prometheus , Grafana * Splunk , ELK/EFK Stack * OpenShift Monitoring Stack Preferred Certifications * Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) * Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) * Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes * AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Cloud Certifications This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants. ## Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Engineer III - OpenShift /Kubernetes platform Administrator to build , administer, and optimize enterprise OpenShift container platforms. This role is responsible for building , automate, maintaining highly available OpenShift clusters, automating infrastructure operations, ensuring platform security, and supporting application teams deploying cloud-native workloads. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Linux administration, automation, and troubleshooting. The individual will work closely with DevOps, Cloud, Security, and Application Development teams to deliver reliable and scalable container platform services. Responsibilities OpenShift Platform Administration * Install, configure, administer, and support Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters. * Perform cluster lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and capacity planning. * Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization . * Manage OpenShift components including: * Worker Nodes , Control Plane Nodes , Operators , Ingress Controllers , Routes , Projects/Namespaces , Persistent Storage * Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related incidents and service disruptions. Kubernetes Administration * Support Kubernetes workloads running on OpenShift clusters. * Configure and manage deployments, services, ingress, networking, and storage. * Monitor containerized applications and platform services. * Analyze and resolve pod, node, networking, and storage issues. * Implement workload optimization and resource management best practices. Linux Systems Engineering * Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers. * Perform server provisioning, patching, hardening, and performance tuning. * Monitor operating system health and security compliance. * Support virtualization and infrastructure environments hosting OpenShift platforms. Automation & DevOps * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) solutions using: * Terraform , Ansible , Helm , Git * Automate routine administrative and operational tasks. * Support CI/CD platform integrations and deployment automation. * Assist development teams with application onboarding and deployment activities. Security & Compliance * Implement and maintain security controls for OpenShift clusters. * Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and security policies. * Manage secrets and certificate lifecycle processes. * Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives. * Collaborate with security teams to ensure adherence to enterprise standards. Monitoring & Operational Support * Monitor platform availability and performance using enterprise monitoring tools. * Configure alerts, dashboards, and reporting metrics. * Participate in on-call support and incident response activities. * Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. * Maintain operational runbooks and technical documentation. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [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) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)