JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer - REMOTE
LOCATION: Remote, U.S. 
PAY RATE: $96/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Provide hands-on support for our IBM Cloud Pak for Data platform.

• This role requires a strong foundation in OpenShift administration, Linux systems, and container orchestration, with a focus on maintaining performance, scalability, and security in a production environment.

• Provide administration and support for IBM Cloud Pak for Data running on OpenShift.

• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy, scale, and maintain applications.

• Support container orchestration, automation, and CI/CD practices.

• Implement best practices for security, backup, and disaster recovery.

Requirements:

• Strong Linux (RHEL) administration skills with troubleshooting and Python/Bash scripting

• Proficient in containerization and orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and OpenShift (CLI, architecture, RBAC, image/app management)

• Solid knowledge of networking and security: TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, and OpenShift security configurations

• Hands-on experience with automation and DevOps tools: Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies

• Familiarity with monitoring and performance tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack; ability to optimize and scale clusters

• Preferred experience supporting IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D) and watsonx.ai platforms

• Knowledge of backup and restore strategies for OpenShift and etcd

• Certifications preferred: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Proactive, independent work ethic

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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