Openshift Administrator Role
This OpenShift Administrator role will support Lockheed Martin (LM) Space disconnected/private cloud, providing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions for program-wide application deployments. This position will report directly to the LM IT Operations Manager and work closely with the team to ensure the efficient operation of the cloud environment. Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the maintenance and operation of N number of disconnection cloud-native container platforms, including support for lifecycle automation, container image synchronization, and security signing.
- Contribute to the planning, execution, and growth of the persistence layer for an East/West, active/active or primary/secondary container-platform architectures, with a focus on supporting military-grade security hardening and digital integrity of container images, and automation packages.
- Participate in the horizontal integration process with LM Space and Business Area (BA) peers to ensure seamless collaboration and information exchange.
- Apply expertise in IT Infrastructure and cybersecurity principles to support digital transformation and modernization effort, ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards, including DoD Cybersecurity, Cyber DFAR, and Risk Management Framework.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in supporting and sustaining of a disconnected, private Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment.
- Familiarity with the following: Ansible, Satellite, Programming/Software Architecture (basic-level), Harbor, Kubernetes/OpenShift (or another distribution).
- Must be a United States citizen, no dual citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance AND ability to obtain an Interim Secret prior to start.
- DoD Cybersecurity Workforce IAT certification (CISSP or Security+), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Desired Skills:
- DoD Cybersecurity Workforce IAT certification - CISSP or Security+.
- Experience with NIST 800-53 and 800-171 compliance.
- Experience with the following products/tools: Python, bash scripting, SBOM, Helm, API fundamentals, Podman/Docker, git, Linux Core OS, SELinux, NFS, HAproxy, Nginx, Splunk, NetApp Trident or Astra, VMWare, VSphere.
- Strong motivation and ability to prioritize tasks within multiple projects.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know:
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First