Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift)
ClearanceJobs, Arlington, VA, United States
Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift)
CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift) within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift) designs, implements, and manages Red Hat OpenShift container platforms for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability, security, and high availability. Key responsibilities include architecting OpenShift clusters, establishing containerization strategies, developing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance, and providing technical guidance for cloud-native transformations. This role requires strong experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, related infrastructure, and excellent collaboration and communication skills to drive successful container adoption. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. Your future duties and responsibilities: Architecture Design: Design and implement end-to-end OpenShift solutions for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Platform Implementation: Lead the installation, configuration, and tuning of OpenShift clusters, including namespaces, networking, storage, and security policies. Containerization Strategy: Develop strategies and standards for containerizing applications and platforms, aligning with business needs. DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or other CI/CD tools. Integration: Integrate OpenShift with enterprise systems, such as monitoring tools, identity providers, and existing CI/CD pipelines. Security & Compliance: Ensure the OpenShift environment meets security and compliance requirements, including configuring role-based access controls (RBAC). Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and product management teams to ensure successful deployment and adoption of containerized applications. Technical Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical direction, documenting architecture decisions, and transferring knowledge to client and internal teams. Migration Strategies: Assess legacy systems, perform gap analysis, and develop strategies for migrating applications to the OpenShift platform. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Journeyman: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 1 to 3 years of experience Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations. Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes. CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools. Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices. Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks. Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems. Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Junior: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 3 to 5 years of experience Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations. Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes. CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools. Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices. Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks. Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems. Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Senior: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 5 to 8+ years of experience Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations. Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes. CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools. Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices. Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks. Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems. Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time, paid parental leave, learning opportunities and tuition assistance, wellness and well-being programs.
CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift) within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift) designs, implements, and manages Red Hat OpenShift container platforms for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability, security, and high availability. Key responsibilities include architecting OpenShift clusters, establishing containerization strategies, developing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance, and providing technical guidance for cloud-native transformations. This role requires strong experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, related infrastructure, and excellent collaboration and communication skills to drive successful container adoption. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. Your future duties and responsibilities: Architecture Design: Design and implement end-to-end OpenShift solutions for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Platform Implementation: Lead the installation, configuration, and tuning of OpenShift clusters, including namespaces, networking, storage, and security policies. Containerization Strategy: Develop strategies and standards for containerizing applications and platforms, aligning with business needs. DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or other CI/CD tools. Integration: Integrate OpenShift with enterprise systems, such as monitoring tools, identity providers, and existing CI/CD pipelines. Security & Compliance: Ensure the OpenShift environment meets security and compliance requirements, including configuring role-based access controls (RBAC). Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and product management teams to ensure successful deployment and adoption of containerized applications. Technical Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical direction, documenting architecture decisions, and transferring knowledge to client and internal teams. Migration Strategies: Assess legacy systems, perform gap analysis, and develop strategies for migrating applications to the OpenShift platform. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Journeyman: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 1 to 3 years of experience Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations. Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes. CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools. Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices. Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks. Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems. Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Junior: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 3 to 5 years of experience Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations. Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes. CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools. Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices. Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks. Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems. Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Senior: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 5 to 8+ years of experience Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired OpenShift Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and operations. Container Orchestration: Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes. CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and related development and deployment tools. Cloud-Native Principles: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and best practices. Networking & Storage: Experience with container networking, storage solutions, and software-defined networks. Security & Monitoring: Familiarity with configuring security features and implementing logging and monitoring systems. Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time, paid parental leave, learning opportunities and tuition assistance, wellness and well-being programs.