SME (VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)
Wright-Patterson AFB
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.
Our Team
At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.
Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.
We're looking for people who:
- Are curious and excited about technology
- Like solving problems and figuring things out
- Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
- Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves
If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.
*This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.*
Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise in VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift to design, implement, integrate, and sustain virtualized and containerized platforms supporting enterprise IT capabilities.
- Install, configure, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and supporting platform components to maintain secure, reliable operations.
- Deploy and integrate containerized applications and virtual machines with enterprise applications, cloud services, and development environments, supporting interoperability and continuous integration and delivery.
- Develop and maintain version-controlled Infrastructure as Code definitions, automation scripts, and supporting documentation using defined branching strategies, secure repositories, and adequate backups.
- Monitor platform health, availability, performance, and resource utilization; resolve complex incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend capacity and performance improvements.
- Implement platform security hardening and patches, support vulnerability testing of container images and configurations, and coordinate remediation and compliance evidence with cybersecurity personnel.
- Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability capabilities for virtualized and containerized workloads to support data integrity, service continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Evaluate platform upgrades and modernization options, validate changes through testing, and maintain configuration records, architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and knowledge-transfer materials.
Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
- Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility
- Possess and maintain current information assurance certifications applicable to the assigned duties under DoDM 8140.03, including appropriate operating system certification.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting VMware virtual infrastructure and Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift container environments.
- Experience installing, configuring, patching, securing, and troubleshooting Linux and Windows server operating systems supporting enterprise applications and platform services.
- Experience integrating virtual machines and containerized workloads with enterprise networking, storage, identity and access services, and cloud infrastructure.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, including cloud security, workload migration, and hybrid-environment integration.
- Proficiency developing infrastructure automation and scripts, including Python, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code in Git repositories with controlled branching, documentation, and backup practices.
- Experience supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, version control, and collaborative Agile development and deployment processes.
- Experience implementing security hardening, patch management, container vulnerability testing, and remediation in accordance with applicable organizational and government security requirements.
- Ability to perform performance analysis, capacity planning, incident troubleshooting, and backup and recovery validation, and to communicate solutions through technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.
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