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 (OpenShift Virt), to support the evolution of our enterprise platform services. This role will enable the transition of workloads from traditional virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere) into OpenShift-based virtualized environments, maintaining VM-based workloads while modernizing platform operations. This position is not focused solely on containerization. Instead, the engineer will play a key role in migrating and operating virtual machines within OpenShift Virtualization, ensuring continuity of existing workloads while enabling a path toward modernization where appropriate. The selected candidate will work across infrastructure and platform teams to deliver a secure, automated, and scalable platform, aligned to DevSecOps and Zero Trust principles within a Defense Health Agency (DHA) environment.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Why Work for Us?

 Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.