Senior PaaS Engineer

Company: Sapient Logic
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Sapient Logic is looking for a Senior Platform as a Service (PaaS) Engineer to join our growing team to support the installation, configuration, automation, and maintenance of a Navy PaaS environment consisting of components such as Openshift, Identity Management, Geospatial, and Data Processing services. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring robust, secure, and efficient configuration management of the Navy PaaS environment.Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Navy's PaaS suite, which includes Openshift, Keycloak, ArcGIS, Elastic Search, Kibana, Logstash, and Apache Nifi.
• Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) to ensure consistent and reliable server and application setups.
• Implement and manage container orchestration using OpenShift.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes security policies, including RBAC and network policies.
• Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Develop security and compliance protocols for configuration management, including regular updates and patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to current configuration management practices.
• Document all configuration management processes and ensure all team members are trained on the latest tools and techniques.
• Address trouble tickets submitted by PaaS customers.
• Communicate the status of the PaaS environment to stakeholders.
• Build automated scripts using Python or Ansible in support of ensuring efficient operation of the PaaS environment.
• Provision and configure VMware virtual machines with RHEL or Windows Server Operating Systems in support of Structured Integration Tests (SIT) events.
• Apply Group Policy Objects to servers being used in SIT events.
• Maintain integrity and traceability of configurations and environments through automated tools and systems.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new software releases.Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10 years or more of Information Technology experience with at least 2 years focused on Kubernetes administration.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Openshift, Rancher, Docker Swarm).
  • Experience in the use of Ansible.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
  • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Experience in the use of AWS.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Bash.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • AWS Certification is preferred.
  • Candidates must have an active Secret clearance.Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 per yearBenefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Professional development assistance
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insuranceSchedule:
      • 8 hour shift
      • Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):
        • Do you have Ansible experience?Experience:
          • AWS: 3 years (Required)
          • Python: 5 years (Required)
          • Kubernetes related: 3 years (Required)Security clearance:
            • Secret (Required)Ability to Relocate:
              • San Diego, CA 92152: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person
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