Cloud Architect; Container​/OpenShift Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Architect (Container/OpenShift) with Security Clearance
Position

Description:

* Government Security

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired

* This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Architect (Container/Open Shift) 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/Open Shift) designs, implements, and manages Red Hat Open Shift container platforms for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability, security, and high availability. Key responsibilities include architecting Open Shift clusters, establishing containerization strategies, developing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance, and providing technical guidance for cloud-native transformations. This role requires strong experience with Open Shift, 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. This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Architecture Design:
Design and implement end-to-end Open Shift solutions for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Platform Implementation:
Lead the installation, configuration, and tuning of Open Shift clusters, including name spaces, networking, storage, and security policies.
• Containerization Strategy:
Develop strategies and standards for containerizing applications and platforms, aligning with business needs.
• Dev Ops & CI/CD:
Define and implement automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab, or other CI/CD tools.
• Integration:
Integrate Open Shift with enterprise systems, such as monitoring tools, identity providers, and existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance:
Ensure the Open Shift environment meets security and compliance requirements, including configuring role-based access controls (RBAC).
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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 Open Shift 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

• Open Shift Expertise:
Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Open Shift architecture and operations.
• Container Orchestration:
Deep understanding of containerization technologies and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD Tools:

Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab, 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

• Open Shift Expertise:
Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Open Shift architecture and operations.
• Container Orchestration:
Deep understanding of…