Cloud Systems Engineer

Maximus - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Maximus is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Architect to provide expertise in support of mission-critical systems for a federal client. This role involves leading the development, deployment, and maintenance of a platform-as-a-service offering, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing technical architecture to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technology architectural assessments, strategies, and roadmaps for the container platform technology domain.
• Lead the container platform projects from an operational perspective in partnership with Engineering and Application Development teams.
• Perform RHEL system administration in a scientific, operational environment.
• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.
• Manage and configure host-based security systems, perform cluster series, scheduling, and orchestration to provide load-balancing and auto-scaling capabilities.
• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Analyze systems for logic and efficiency, provide, idealize, and execute best practices and scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve service interruptions, including on-call support.
• Provide knowledge and support in transitioning from AIX to RHEL.
• Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in the related field.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Red Hat certification is required (RHCA, RHCE, or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off