CANES Platform Engineer

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,900.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description SRC has been tasked with analyzing existing OpenShift cluster deployments and designing solutions to address identified shortcomings. The team needs a mid-level engineer with Linux, Ansible, and CANES experience to assist with designing and building solutions to solve existing issues, while simultaneously establishing processes and tooling to keep clusters healthy in the long run. Day-to-day Activities Include Understanding existing technical limitations and customer needsIdentifying technical solutions and testing new ideasCreating Ansible automation content to reduce the time it takes to integrate OpenShift clusters and supporting infrastructure with CANES network, identity, and PKI servicesAuthoring technical documentation for engineers and end usersPerforming on-platform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of deployed OpenShift clusters and applicationsIdentifying new technology patterns and proposing updates to existing systems to take advantage of technology improvements FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING Requirements At least five years of experience with Consolidated Afloat Network and Enterprise Services (CANES)At least five years of experience in IT systems design, development, integration, and supportTwo or more years of experience with the following technologies:Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS)Ansible Automation PlatformCandidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms during all seasons, some installation activities will require standing or walking while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objectsMust be able to work autonomously and think through technical problems without the input or influence of othersMust have technical experience and expertise and a proven history of problem solving and solution implementation Desired Skills With little supervision, design and develop solutions for the automated integration of Red Hat OpenShift clusters with CANES network, identity, and PKI servicesAnalyze problem sets, perform risk assessments of existing environments, and propose solutions for reducing risk and addressing identified pain pointsDraft and validate technical drawings and support documentation, this includes identifying technical domains in need of attention and creating documentation from scratchGuide junior engineers in their professional growth, provide technical guidance and leadership to junior team members to help them analyze current technologies, brainstorm improvements, and develop new solutions on their own Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL Travel Requirements Approximately 10% travel to remote labs and/or platforms is expected About Us Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.