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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Private Cloud Platforms - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Linux, Elasticsearch, HAProxy, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, NetApp Applications, Nginx, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Logstash, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Ceph (Software), Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Load Balancing, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Bare Metal, CIS Benchmarks, Kibana, Terraform, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87954487/1 ## About the Role * Hands-on Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Linux Administration and container orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift) is mandatory. * Experience: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Systems Architecture. * Networking/Storage: Proven experience with Layer 3/4 Networking design, firewall management, and on-premise storage protocols. * Automation Skills: Solid coding and scripting skills (Python, Shell) to automate data center operations. * Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving, and agile environment with a strong level of curiosity. * Strong level of curiosity and interest to learn * Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences * Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment Primary Skills (Must-Have Hands-On Knowledge) These are the core competencies the Manager will use daily to lead the team and troubleshoot the environment. * Container Orchestration: Expertise in RedHat OpenShift (OCP) and upstream Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, and management in a non-cloud environment. * Linux Mastery: Advanced Linux Administration (RHEL preferred), including performance tuning, kernel parameters, and system security. * On-Prem Networking: Deep understanding of Layer 3/4 Networking, including BGP, Load Balancing (NGINX, HAProxy, or F5), and Firewall management. * Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting to automate manual data center tasks and infrastructure provisioning. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Ansible or Terraform (specifically for on-premise providers like VMware or Bare Metal). * Version Control & CI/CD: Git/GitOps workflows and managing on-premise CI/CD instances (e.g., GitLab or Jenkins). Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred) These skills will help the candidate excel but are not strictly required for the initial "hands-on" technical baseline. * Storage Engineering: Experience with Software Defined Storage (SDS) such as Ceph, Rook, or traditional SAN/NAS (NetApp/Dell EMC). * Virtualization: Deep experience with VMware vSphere or KVM hypervisors. * Identity Management: Integration with Active Directory, LDAP, and SSSD for centralized authentication. * Observability: Implementing on-premise monitoring stacks using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). * Certifications: * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Architect (RHCA) * Security: Experience with air-gapped environments and hardening standards (CIS Benchmarks/STIGs)., Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Systems Architecture with strong expertise in Container Orchestration, Advanced Linux Administration, On-Prem Networking, Automation & Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Version Control & CI/CD. Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer. ## Description * Design and implementation of local continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines within dedicated on-premise environments. * Development and operation of common platform services-centered on RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes-that are leveraged by our software solutions. * Physical and Virtual Infrastructure: Managing the full stack, including Networking, Storage, and Compute, to ensure the reliability and security of environments where our services run. * Monitoring and support for these internal platform services to ensure 24/7 availability for our customers. As a Manager, Platform Engineering on this team, you will be a hands-on leader responsible for developing services, tools, and processes that support our engineering teams. We are looking for a technical lead who is motivated by automation and infrastructure-as-code, but possesses the deep foundational knowledge required to manage bare-metal and virtualized on-premise stacks. You will be working on a results-oriented team where you are expected to lead by example-balancing people management with active technical contribution. Your efforts will help shape the engineering culture and best practices across Motorola Solutions' Software Enterprise organization. Responsibilities will include: * Technical Leadership: Act as a hands-on guide for the team, participating in architectural design and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues. * On-Premise Operations: Lead the deployment and maintenance of RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters in private data center environments. * Infrastructure Design: Direct the implementation of L3/L4 networking (load balancers/firewalls) and software-defined storage solutions. * Reliability & Performance: Define and meet strict scalability, availability, and security goals for local environments. * Collaboration: Rapidly build and evolve major platform features in collaboration with Product Management and other engineering stakeholders. * Governance: Assist in reviews and audits conducted at various points in the software life cycle to ensure compliance and security. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [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) - [From Cloud Racks to Control Cabinets: Operating Kubernetes on Edge Devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100160-from-cloud-racks-to-control-cabinets-operating-kubernetes-on-edge-devices) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [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) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)