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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Desktop Service Center, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Scripting, SUSE Linux, Kubernetes, Rancher
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9272102/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 7+ years of dedicated Linux systems administration experience, alongside 3+ years of proven hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise Red Hat OpenShift environments.
 * Active Secret security clearance.
 * Active DoD IAT Level II certification required (one of the following: Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
 * Demonstrated proficiency using scripting tools such as Bash, Python, or Ansible for systems automation.
 * Strong background administering enterprise Linux distributions (specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux / RHEL)., * Hands-on experience deploying and managing SUSE Rancher environments.
 * Deep understanding of core Kubernetes fundamentals, networking, and storage primitives.
 * Direct experience applying and maintaining Security Technical Implementation Guides (DISA STIGs) within containerized and OS environments.

## Description

* Lead the end-to-end administration, scaling, and architectural optimization of on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters to maintain secure, high-availability infrastructure.
 * Actively monitor cluster health, node performance, and workload availability; diagnose and resolve node failures, application errors, and cluster disruptions.
 * Investigate and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and cluster issues using system logs, event viewers, and platform diagnostic utilities.
 * Configure cluster security controls, network policies, and role-based user access rules; implement and validate Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIG requirements.
 * Execute routine platform updates, software patches, and comprehensive system backups to preserve cluster resilience and business continuity.
 * Develop automation and scripting routines to streamline operational workflows while authoring standard operating procedures and technical documentation.