Systems Engineer - Mid Level with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to support a U.S. Government program based in San Diego, CA . This position is a full-time role that will be 100% onsite . This position is critical in maintaining the health, performance, and stability of Red Hat OpenShift environments while supporting a team delivering custom applications for government stakeholders. As a Mid-Level Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in OpenShift administration, Kubernetes operations, Linux system management, and platform security within a mission-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters in on-premises environments.
• Monitor cluster health, performance, and availability while troubleshooting node and application issues.
• Configure security settings, user permissions, role-based access controls, and network policies.
• Perform regular platform updates, software patching, backups, and maintenance activities.
• Support the deployment and operation of containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure application stability and performance.
• Assist with infrastructure hardening and compliance initiatives, including STIG implementation where required.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Work within a small, agile team supporting existing applications and platform environments.
• Utilize technical expertise and problem-solving skills to maintain highly available production systems.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• One DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification:
• CySA+
• Security+
• CCNA Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP
• 1+ years of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments
• 3-5 years of Linux administration experience
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes administration and container orchestration
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure, application, and platform-level issues Compensation to include:
• Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if Required by Law This job opens for applications on 9/4/2026.

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