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Job Description
Overview:
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.
Mission:
Quantum is seeking a highly qualified individual to provide support as a Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform Administrator. This role involves ensuring high availability, security, and performance of containerized applications, while collaborating with development, DevOps, and security teams to enhance and streamline the platform. Experience with Terraform and cloud-based Kubernetes services is a plus but not required. In this position, you will be responsible for managing containerized applications in both cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless deployment, and applying security best practices in line with DoD requirements.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Overview:
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.
Mission:
Quantum is seeking a highly qualified individual to provide support as a Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform Administrator. This role involves ensuring high availability, security, and performance of containerized applications, while collaborating with development, DevOps, and security teams to enhance and streamline the platform. Experience with Terraform and cloud-based Kubernetes services is a plus but not required. In this position, you will be responsible for managing containerized applications in both cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless deployment, and applying security best practices in line with DoD requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Red Hat OpenShift clusters in on-premises VMware vSphere environments.
- Assist with Kubernetes strategies and potential cloud-based container orchestration solutions.
- Manage container networking, storage, and security policies to ensure a resilient and compliant infrastructure.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for OpenShift workloads.
- Automate deployments and infrastructure management using tools such as Ansible, Helm, or OpenShift Operators.
- Troubleshoot containerized applications, cluster performance, and networking issues.
- Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and security teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and container workloads.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and best security practices for OpenShift.
- Stay updated on OpenShift, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud advancements to recommend best practices and improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance and able to obtain a DOD Top Secret Security Clearance and be eligible for SCI.
- DoD IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) certification required.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience, of which at least three (3) must be specialized experience including designing, implementing and/or administering medium to large information systems and/or networks.
- 4+ years of experience in OpenShift administration or Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
- Experience managing OpenShift in on-premises VMware vSphere environments.
- Strong Linux administration skills, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Proficiency in configuring OpenShift Networking, Storage, and RBAC.
- Familiarity with container security best practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
- Understanding of infrastructure automation (Helm, OpenShift Operators).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex networking, security, and performance issues.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific field of study from an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and systems management.
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and tools for secure system management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration and reporting.
#LI-EH1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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