Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Littleton, CO
Customer: Lockheed Martin


We are looking for a consultant to come support us for IBM cloud Pak for data platform support. The individuals would need to be full stack individuals who can help with Automation on OpenShift and IBM Cloud Pak for Data. This would require the candidate to have the following skills, and possess a combination of technical skills, knowledge, and experience in the following areas to be an effective OpenShift administrator:


Core Skills:


1. Containerization: Understanding of containerization concepts, including Docker, and container orchestration using Kubernetes.
2. Linux: Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar distributions.
3. Networking: Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing.
4. Security: Understanding of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
5.Troubleshooting: Strong troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, debugging, and problem-solving.


OpenShift Specific Skills:
1. OpenShift Architecture: Understanding of OpenShift architecture, including masters, nodes, and etcd.
2. OpenShift CLI: Proficiency in using the OpenShift CLI (oc) to manage and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters.
3. OpenShift Web Console: Familiarity with the OpenShift web console and its features.
4. Project and Application Management**: Understanding of how to create, manage, and scale projects and applications in OpenShift.
5. Image Management: Knowledge of how to manage container images, including building, pushing, and pulling images.


Kubernetes Skills:
1. Kubernetes Concepts: Understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, deployments, and persistent volumes.
2. Kubernetes CLI: Proficiency in using the Kubernetes CLI (kubectl) to manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters.
3. Kubernetes Networking: Knowledge of Kubernetes networking concepts, including services, endpoints, and network policies.


Additional Skills:
1. Automation: Understanding of automation tools, such as Ansible, and how to use them to automate OpenShift tasks.
2. Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus and Grafana, and how to use them to monitor OpenShift clusters.
3. Backup and Restore: Understanding of how to backup and restore OpenShift clusters, including etcd and persistent volumes.
4. Scalability and Performance: Knowledge of how to optimize OpenShift cluster performance and scalability.
5. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with development teams, including understanding of agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.


Certifications:
1. Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration: This certification demonstrates expertise in OpenShift administration and is highly recommended for OpenShift administrators.
2. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): This certification demonstrates expertise in Kubernetes administration and is also highly recommended for OpenShift administrators.

people skills
good interpersonal skills
team player
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: Linux Administration, scripting, python, Automation, infrastructure support and problem solving/trouble shooting experience, orchestration tools(ansible), Openshift, IBM cloud Pak for data platform
Comments for Suppliers: VETTING QUESTIONS ADDED - YOU MUST HAVE THIS ADDED IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA WHEN SUBMITTIGN YOUR CANDIDATE OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.


Do NOT submit individuals who have been disqualified on request # 18160-1 It is the same requirement, just updated for ease.


KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: Linux Administration, scripting, python, Automation, infrastructure support and problem solving/trouble shooting experience, orchestration tools(ansible), OpenShift, IBM cloud Pak for data platform