About the Opportunity
The Cloud Systems Engineer IV - OpenShift Architect designs and supports enterprise OpenShift and Kubernetes environments that enable secure, scalable application modernization, including migration of legacy applications and virtual machines into containerized platforms using OpenShift Virtualization Engine (OVE) and OpenShift Kubernetes Engine (OKE). This role develops automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure standards while collaborating with engineers, developers, and system administrators to ensure reliable deployments and integration in a remote and on-site work environment. This role requires participation in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend work to support mission-critical systems and operational needs.
Success in this role means delivering stable and well-governed container platforms, improving deployment automation and CI/CD reliability, and enabling smooth migration of legacy systems to cloud-native environments. It also includes strong documentation, effective cross-team collaboration, and consistent support of secure, high-performing Kubernetes operations.
What You Will Do in This Role
The Cloud Systems Engineer IV - OpenShift Architect designs, builds, and supports secure, scalable OpenShift and Kubernetes environments that enable cloud-native modernization, automation, and migration of legacy systems.
Responsibilities include:
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Provide scientific programming support for complex systems and scientific workloads.
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Develop automation code for CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines, and troubleshoot issues across the CI/CD lifecycle to ensure stable operations.
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Design, deploy, administer, and support Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes environments, including cluster provisioning, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, monitoring, logging, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
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Implement modern systems, applications, and underlying technology stacks using containerization and cloud-native architectures.
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Support migration of legacy applications and traditional infrastructure into containerized and cloud-based platforms, including OpenShift Virtualization (OVE) and virtual machine migration efforts.
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Collaborate with cloud architects, developers, engineers, and system administrators to ensure seamless deployment, integration, and operations of applications.
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Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management initiatives using tools such as Ansible and related automation technologies.
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Partner with Information Security teams to implement cybersecurity controls, including container security, image scanning, secrets management, identity integration, vulnerability remediation, and Zero Trust principles.
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Participate in the design and implementation of scalable, highly available infrastructure solutions supporting scientific and enterprise workloads in Agile/DevSecOps environments.
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Research, design, deploy, and document new technologies, including architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, implementation plans, and technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and operational standards.
What You Will Bring
Required qualifications
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BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, Computational Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
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4+ years of experience developing, modernizing, and deploying scientific or enterprise applications in cloud-based environments, including migration of on-premises workloads to cloud-native and containerized platforms.
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Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes concepts including cluster operations, RBAC, networking, and workload orchestration.
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
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Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure deployments and enterprise application environments using Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps methodologies.
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Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including container security, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and secure system design.
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Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, Fortran, Perl, or related technologies.
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Strong written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications
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Experience with OpenShift Virtualization (OVE), VMware, and virtual machine migration efforts.
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Experience supporting multi-cluster OpenShift or Kubernetes environments.
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Experience with high-performance computing (HPC), scientific computing, or other data-intensive applications.
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Experience implementing security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or similar federal cybersecurity frameworks.
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Red Hat, Kubernetes, cloud platform, or related technical certifications preferred.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
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Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Work Environment
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This work is normally completed in a remote environment.
Physical Demands
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.
Travel Required
Proficiency Requirement
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The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information click here.
ABOUT GAMA-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com.
GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
