CANES Platform Engineer

Description

SRC has been tasked with analyzing existing OpenShift cluster deployments and designing solutions to address identified shortcomings. The team needs a mid-level engineer with Linux, Ansible, and CANES experience to assist with designing and building solutions to solve existing issues, while simultaneously establishing processes and tooling to keep clusters healthy in the long run. 

 

Day-to-day activities include:

• Understanding existing technical limitations and customer needs
• Identifying technical solutions and testing new ideas
• Creating Ansible automation content to reduce the time it takes to integrate OpenShift clusters and supporting infrastructure with CANES network, identity, and PKI services
• Authoring technical documentation for engineers and end users
• Performing on-platform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of deployed OpenShift clusters and applications
• Identifying new technology patterns and proposing updates to existing systems to take advantage of technology improvements

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Requirements

• At least five years of experience with Consolidated Afloat Network and Enterprise Services (CANES)
• At least five years of experience in IT systems design, development, integration, and support
• Two or more years of experience with the following technologies:
  • Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS)
  • Ansible Automation Platform
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms during all seasons, some installation activities will require standing or walking while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects
• Must be able to work autonomously and think through technical problems without the input or influence of others
• Must have technical experience and expertise and a proven history of problem solving and solution implementation

Desired Skills

• With little supervision, design and develop solutions for the automated integration of Red Hat OpenShift clusters with CANES network, identity, and PKI services
• Analyze problem sets, perform risk assessments of existing environments, and propose solutions for reducing risk and addressing identified pain points
• Draft and validate technical drawings and support documentation, this includes identifying technical domains in need of attention and creating documentation from scratch
• Guide junior engineers in their professional growth, provide technical guidance and leadership to junior team members to help them analyze current technologies, brainstorm improvements, and develop new solutions on their own

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 10% travel to remote labs and/or platforms is expected

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

 

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

 

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