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DevOps Software Systems Engineer - Hybrid Richmond, VA - W2 only no C2C Our client is looking for a DevOps Software Systems Engineer to work hybrid onsite. The typical work schedule is 1 week on-site 1 week remote. If interested in this role, years of experience and last use of the items below must be listed. Years of experience and last use with: - Kubernetes Platforms: Red Hat Open Shift Tanzu Kubernetes Grid TKG - Kubernetes Architecture: kubectl Helm and other Kubernetes tools - CI/CD tools: Jenkins GitLab CI or Azure DevOps. Top Required Skills - Proven expertise in managing and operating Kubernetes platforms especially Red Hat OpenShift environments. Tanzu Kubernetes Grid TKG - Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture components and ecosystem including hands-on experience with kubectl Helm and other Kubernetes tools. - Experience with CI/CD tools and practices including Jenkins GitLab CI or Azure DevOps. - Experience with supporting other virtualization platforms VMWare vSphere Microsoft Hyper-V etc. - Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with infrastructure-as-code IaC tools such as Terraform Ansible or CloudFormation. - Certified Kubernetes Administrator CKA or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD certification. - Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration. - Familiarity with security best practices for containerized applications and Kubernetes environments including role-based access control RBAC and network policies. - Experience with database management systems DBMS in a Kubernetes context such as PostgreSQL MySQL ArangoDB or MongoDB. - Experience in agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. - Knowledge of cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP and hybrid cloud architectures. - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python Bash or PowerShell. What soft skill requirements do you have team fit and personality requirements? - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. - Ability to lead collaborate or work effectively in a variety of teams including multi-disciplinary teams - Excellent problem-solving skills High Level Project Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Systems Engineer who specializes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform OCP. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining our container orchestration platforms ensuring their optimal performance scalability and reliability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate will also be a member of a larger VM administration and server administration team and will assist with managing and troubleshooting infrastructure issues related to server OS and virtualization platforms. Key Responsibilities - Design deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environments. - Collaborate with development operations and security teams to ensure seamless integration and secure deployment practices. - Monitor system performance troubleshoot issues and optimize the platform for high availability and resilience. - Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing deployment and monitoring of containerized applications. - Develop and enforce policies and procedures for maintaining platform security compliance and best practices. - Provide guidance and training to other engineers on container orchestration platforms and related technologies and develop related documentation. - Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices related to Kubernetes containerization and cloud-native architectures. - Provide supplemental VMWare vSphere support: deployment and configuration of ESXi hosts storage and performance monitoring and performing security updates. - Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to issues with VM infrastructure and server OS tickets Required Years of Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in software systems engineering with a focus on container orchestration platforms. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Richmond,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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