System Engineer II

RedHat OpenShift AdministratorApex Systems is seeking a candidate with RedHat OpenShift administrator experience to oversee the health, performance, and stability of OpenShift clusters and support a team delivering custom applications for the U.S. Government. We are looking for a professional with relevant experience and a desire to work as part of a small, agile team supporting existing applications. This role offers a strong opportunity to expand technical skills while making a meaningful impact on U.S. Government efforts.Location: San Diego - 100% OnsiteContract: 6 month to permPay Rate: $64+/hr / $135K+ Salary ConversionClearance: Active SecretCertifications: Active IAT IISpecific duties include, but are not limited to:Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters for on-premises environments.Monitor cluster health and performance while troubleshooting and fixing node or application errors.Configure security settings, user access rules, and network policies to protect the cluster.Perform regular updates, software patches, and system backups to keep the platform stableRequired Skills1+ year of proven experience managing and deploying OpenShift environments3-5 years of proven experience with Linux administration and in-depth knowledge of KubernetesBachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) or years of experienceDesired SkillsProficient in OpenShift and RancherKubernetes fundamentalsLinux administration (especially RHEL)Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experienceEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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