Platform Engineer

About the role

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for the development and management of DevOps deployment automation processes and will troubleshoot solutions across the technology stack, including networks, storage, compute, and application layers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage DevOps deployment automation processes
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network, storage, compute, and application layers
• Work in Kanban and Scrum environments
• Manage Red Hat Satellite in offline mode
• Deploy Red Hat Edge Manager
• Configure and manage Red Hat OpenShift
• Administer Red Hat OpenShift and Oracle Database
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Manage identity management systems including IDM (FreeIPA), LDAP, and token-based authentication systems
• Manage repository managers such as Red Hat Quay and Sonatype Nexus
• Ensure compliance with Zero Trust Architecture
• Administer Solaris 10 system, especially concerning MLS
• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including Red Hat KVM for virtualization management
• Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance

Requirements

• 5+ years of a combination of Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management experience
• Technical proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem, Palo Alto firewalls, and Windows Server/Client OS
• Proficiency in Ansible, Python, Bash, and other shell scripting
• Experience with revision control software such as Bitbucket, Git, GitLab, or GitLab CI
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, containerized operating systems (bootc), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates)
• Experience with repository managers such as Red Hat Quay and Sonatype Nexus
• Experience with Solaris 10 system administration, especially concerning MLS
• Experience with Oracle Database and SQL
• Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat RHCE, Red Hat RHCSA)
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• SE Linux configuration and policy experience
• Experience with Identity Management systems including IDM (FreeIPA), LDAP, and token-based authentication systems
• Systems Management experience deploying Red Hat Satellite in offline mode
• System Deployment experience with Red Hat Edge Manager
• Knowledge of networking best practices with respect to Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience with Oracle Database and SQL
• Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat RHCE, Red Hat RHCSA)
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification

Skills

• Linux administration
• Scripting/software development
• Configuration management
• Ansible
• Python
• Bash
• Shell scripting
• Revision control software
• DevOps deployment automation processes
• Network troubleshooting
• Storage troubleshooting
• Compute troubleshooting
• Application layer troubleshooting
• Kanban and Scrum environments
• Red Hat Satellite in offline mode
• Red Hat Edge Manager
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Repository managers such as Red Hat Quay and Sonatype Nexus
• Solaris 10 system administration
• Oracle Database and SQL
• Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat RHCE, Red Hat RHCSA)
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Identity Management systems including IDM (FreeIPA), LDAP, and token-based authentication systems
• Systems Management experience deploying Red Hat Satellite in offline mode
• System Deployment experience with Red Hat Edge Manager
• Networking best practices with respect to Zero Trust Architecture
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Oracle Database and SQL
• Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat RHCE, Red Hat RHCSA)
• Zero Trust Architecture

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $70.00/hr to $90.00/hr. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.

Schedule

The Platform Engineer will work onsite in Fort Worth, Texas.