Senior Consultant, OpenShift Container Platform 4 - Platform Deployment 

Remote (supporting U.S. based client)

1099 Hourly Contract 

Clearance: TS/SCI Required

Contract Duration: 720 hours (possible extension) 

Position Overview

The RH OpenShift Container Platform 4 – Platform Deployment Senior Consultant will lead and support the design, deployment, and operationalization of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) 4 environments in secure, mission-critical settings. This role requires deep technical expertise in container platforms, Kubernetes, and enterprise infrastructure, along with experience operating within cleared government environments.

The consultant will work closely with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure OpenShift platforms are deployed in accordance with security, performance, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4, including installation, configuration, and validation
• Design and implement scalable, highly available OpenShift architectures in classified environments
• Integrate OpenShift with existing enterprise infrastructure (networking, storage, identity, and security services)
• Perform platform hardening and ensure compliance with DoD and IC security standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform, container, and Kubernetes-related issues
• Develop and maintain deployment documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to client technical teams
• Support platform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful adoption and operations

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph no older than 5 years
• DoD 8570–compliant certification, such as:
• Security+
• GIAC certification
• Demonstrated experience deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
• Strong knowledge of:
• Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Linux system administration
• Networking, storage, and enterprise infrastructure integration
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible)
• Ability to deliver services on-site in:
• Reston, VA, San Antonio, TX or Laurel, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, OpenShift certifications)
• Experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environments
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and container security tools

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