DevOps Platform Engineer (SECRET CLEARANCE)

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a DevOps Platform Engineer to support a federal client with their national security contract, on-site in Colorado Springs, CO. This position requires an active Secret clearance. The DevOps Platform Engineer lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of a platform-as-a-service offering. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing technical architecture while delivering scalable and reliable solutions.

This job is open for applications on 4/24/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities for the DevOps Platform Engineer include:

• Design, build, and maintain a scalable Platform-as-a-Service Infrastructure on RHEL and OpenShift Container Platforms, including data services, storage, networking, and security components.
• Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on a hybrid/private cloud-based platform.
• Conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.
• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT
• Manage and configure host-based security systems.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers.
• Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and Solarwinds.
• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Understand and manage integration with networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
• Troubleshoot and resolve service interruptions, including on-call support
• Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.
• Experience with leveraging cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to manage, secure, and maintain the environment/platform infrastructure.
  
  

Qualifications for the DevOps Platform Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree: additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree.
• At least 10 years of experience in the related field.
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration OR Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) OR Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
  
  

Compensation for the DevOps Platform Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
  
  

Keywords: PaaS Lead, DevOps Engineer, Platform-as-a-Service, OpenShift, RHEL, Red Hat, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Azure, Cybersecurity, Automation, VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, CIS-CAT, Host-Based Security, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, Solarwinds, Red Hat Satellite Server, TCP/IP, Routing, Firewalls, Secret Clearance, Red Hat Certified Engineer, RHCE, Red Hat Certified Architect, RHCA, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, DHS Suitability, Hybrid Cloud, Private Cloud, System Performance, Troubleshooting