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# Systems Engineer II

- **Company:** Information Systems Solutions
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Linux System Administration, Local Security Policy, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Service Pack, Backup and Restore, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143480/systems-engineer-ii

## About the Role

Clearance Level

Secret

Certifications (IAT Level II), * 1+ year of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments

 * 3-5 years of proven experience with Linux administration and in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes
 * Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) or years of experience

Desired Skills

 * Proficient in OpenShift and Rancher
 * Kubernetes fundamentals
 * Linux administration (especially RHEL)
 * Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experience

## Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a candidate with RedHat OpenShift administrator experience to oversee the health, performance, and stability of OpenShift clusters and support a team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government. We are looking for a professional with relevant experience and a desire to work as part of a small, agile team supporting existing applications. This role offers a strong opportunity to expand technical skills while making a meaningful impact on U.S. Government efforts.

This position is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

· Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters for on-premises environments.

· Monitor cluster health and performance while troubleshooting and fixing node or application errors.

· Configure security settings, user access rules, and network policies to protect the cluster.

· Perform regular updates, software patches, and system backups to keep the platform stable.


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