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# Systems Engineer - Mid Level

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Linux System Administration, Local Security Policy, OpenShift, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9145960/systems-engineer-mid-level

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance
 * One DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification:
 + CySA+
 + Security+
 + CCNA Security
 + GICSP
 + GSEC
 + SSCP
 * 1+ years of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments
 * 3-5 years of Linux administration experience
 * Strong knowledge of Kubernetes administration and container orchestration
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent professional experience
 * Experience troubleshooting infrastructure, application, and platform-level issues

## Description

* Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters in on-premises environments.
 * Monitor cluster health, performance, and availability while troubleshooting node and application issues.
 * Configure security settings, user permissions, role-based access controls, and network policies.
 * Perform regular platform updates, software patching, backups, and maintenance activities.
 * Support the deployment and operation of containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes and OpenShift.
 * Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure application stability and performance.
 * Assist with infrastructure hardening and compliance initiatives, including STIG implementation where required.
 * Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
 * Work within a small, agile team supporting existing applications and platform environments.
 * Utilize technical expertise and problem-solving skills to maintain highly available production systems.


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