Systems Engineer – Level II

Zachary Piper Solutionsis seeking aSystems Engineer – Level IIto support enterprise Linux infrastructure, Red Hat OpenShift administration, and containerized application environments for a mission-critical federal program inSan Diego, CA. TheSystems Engineer – Level IIwill be responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing on-premises OpenShift clusters, ensuring system availability, security, and performance across enterprise environments. This position will be fully onsite in San Diego, CA and requires an active Secret clearance! Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer – Level IIAdminister, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise Red Hat OpenShift clusters supporting mission-critical applications Manage on-premises containerized infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational reliability Monitor OpenShift cluster health, node performance, application workloads, and infrastructure utilization Troubleshoot complex cluster, node, and application issues using system logs, events, and diagnostic tools Perform Linux systems administration, configuration management, and troubleshooting across enterprise environments Support container orchestration, application deployments, and infrastructure management using OpenShift and Kubernetes technologies Implement security configurations, user access controls, network policies, and system hardening requirements Apply software updates, security patches, and platform upgrades to maintain infrastructure stability and compliance Support DISA STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and secure system configuration practices Develop automation scripts and infrastructure management solutions using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies Perform system backups, disaster recovery activities, and infrastructure maintenance to ensure operational continuity Collaborate with Software Developers, Cybersecurity Engineers, and Infrastructure teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, system configurations, and troubleshooting guides Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure performance, automation, security, and overall platform reliability Qualifications for the Systems Engineer – Level IIActive Secret clearance Active DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, GICSP, or CCNA Security 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise systems support 3+ years of hands‑on experience deploying, administering, and maintaining Red Hat OpenShift environments Strong experience managing on-premises OpenShift clusters, including cluster configuration, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting Experience administering Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes fundamentals, and enterprise application infrastructure Experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues using system logs, events, and diagnostic tools Experience implementing system security controls, user access permissions, and network policies Familiarity with infrastructure patching, system upgrades, backups, and performance monitoring Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and communication skills