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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $180,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Computer Networks, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Node.Js, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9301827/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 7+ years of Linux systems administration experience with at least 3+ years supporting OpenShift environments
 * Experience administering Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes-based platforms
 * Strong troubleshooting skills utilizing logs, events, system diagnostics, and infrastructure monitoring tools
 * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * Active Secret Clearance
 * DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (one of the following: Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CCNA Security)

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer II (OpenShift Administrator) to support a company focused on delivering enterprise infrastructure and custom application solutions for U.S. Government missions. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA. The Systems Engineer II will lead the administration, optimization, and maintenance of on-premises OpenShift environments while ensuring the security, performance, and availability of mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to directly support national security initiatives through the modernization and sustainment of enterprise container platforms., * Lead the administration, scaling, and architectural optimization of Red Hat OpenShift clusters in an enterprise environment

 * Monitor cluster health, performance, and availability while troubleshooting infrastructure, node, and application issues
 * Implement and maintain security configurations, user access controls, and network policies across the platform
 * Perform system updates, patching, backups, and lifecycle management activities to ensure platform stability
 * Develop and maintain automation solutions using tools such as Bash, Python, and Ansible while documenting systems and operational procedures, Keywords: OpenShift, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Rancher, Linux Administration, RHEL, Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Cluster Administration, Ansible, Python, Bash Scripting, STIG Compliance, Containerization, Enterprise Infrastructure, Secret Clearance, DoD 8570, Security+, CySA+, SSCP, Cloud Native Technologies, On-Premises Infrastructure, Automation, System Administration, NIWC Pacific, Defense Technology, Mission Critical Systems