Systems Engineer – Level II

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior OpenShift Administrator to oversee the health, performance, and stability of on-premises enterprise clusters at NIWC Pacific. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end administration and architectural optimization of our OpenShift infrastructure while supporting an agile team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government. This position offers a premier opportunity to expand your technical expertise, collaborate within a mission-driven environment, and directly impact critical national security initiatives.

This position is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to

• Lead the end-to-end administration, scaling, and architectural optimization of on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters to ensure secure, high-availability enterprise infrastructure, with preferred experience in SUSE Rancher.
• 7+ years Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience troubleshooting cluster/infrastructure issues using logs, events, and system diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot problems, learn new technologies, and document systems/procedures.
• Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• 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.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS, we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings to foster camaraderie within the company. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Clearance Level

• Secret

Certifications (IAT Level II)

One of the following

CySA+

Security+

CCNA - Security

GICSP

GSEC

SSCP

Required Skills

• 3+ years of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments

Desired Skills

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