Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer (OpenShift Virtualization / Platform Engineering)

Core4ce is seeking a mid-level DevSecOps Engineer with Red Hat OpenShift experience, specifically focused on OpenShift Virtualization, to support the evolution of their enterprise platform services. This role involves migrating workloads into OpenShift-based virtualized environments while ensuring continuity of existing workloads and enabling modernization where appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, deployment, and sustainment of Red Hat OpenShift clusters, with a focus on OpenShift Virtualization (KubeVirt) capabilities
• Collaborate with platform teams to migrate virtual machines from VMware vSphere into OpenShift Virtualization environments
• Implement and manage VM lifecycle operations within OpenShift, including provisioning, scaling, patching, and backup integration
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting both VM-based and container-based workloads where applicable
• Automate platform and infrastructure processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Integrate security controls into platform pipelines and VM/image management processes (e.g., image hardening, vulnerability scanning)
• Support platform observability and monitoring, including integration with enterprise tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust architecture requirements
• Troubleshoot issues across virtualized workloads, OpenShift platform services, and supporting infrastructure
• Collaborate within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework, supporting PI planning and iterative delivery
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of experience in DevOps/DevSecOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required or ability to obtain within 3 months
• At least one related industry certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months, such as Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift, including OpenShift Virtualization (OpenShift Virt / KubeVirt)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or administering VMware vSphere environments
• Experience with VM migration strategies and tooling, particularly migrations into OpenShift Virtualization
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
• Strong Linux system administration skills (RHEL preferred)
• Experience implementing security practices within DevSecOps pipelines and VM environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience within DoD, DHA, or federal government environments
• Familiarity with KubeVirt architecture and VM orchestration within Kubernetes
• Experience with hybrid VM/container platform operations within OpenShift
• Knowledge of VM migration tooling (e.g., migration kits for virtualization, image conversion, data replication approaches)
• Experience integrating with enterprise identity solutions (e.g., Keycloak, Entra ID, mJAD)
• Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Understanding of SAFe Agile practices and DevSecOps pipelines in regulated environments