Senior Software Systems Engineer

Integrated Resources, Inc

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DNS (Domain Name System), DevOps, Documentation, Ecosystems, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High School Diploma, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Microsoft Windows Azure, MongoDB, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Operations Center, On Call, People Management, PostgreSQL, Product Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Infrastructure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Testing, VMWare, VMWare Certifications, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
Today
Are any certification required: No, but here are some that would be beneficial for this role. HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Ansible Automation Specialist VMware Certified Profession (VCP) Data Center or Cloud Management AWS/Azure/GCP Associate Certification Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Red Hat Certified Specialist - OpenShift Administration Top Required Skills Deep experience with Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift, including how they work together to provision, configure, and operate infrastructure across cloud and onprem environments Strong understanding of end-to-end automation workflows, from infrastructure provisioning (Terraform) to configuration management (Ansible) to application orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes) Experience building and supporting hybrid environments, ensuring consistency between cloud and on-prem platforms CI/CD and GitOps experience integrating Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift deployments into automated pipelines Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for cross-platform automation and troubleshooting Experience with observability (Prometheus, Grafana) to monitor both infrastructure and container platforms Knowledge of security and access controls (RBAC, SSO, Products management) across infrastructure and Kubernetes/OpenShift Strong infrastructure foundation (networking, storage, databases, DNS) with the ability to support full-stack automation workflows Preferred Qualifications Experience designing and implementing hybrid automation architectures using Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift together Hands-on experience with OpenShift in both cloud and on-prem environments Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) or OpenShift certification Experience with Helm, ArgClient, or Flux to support GitOps deployments on OpenShift Familiarity with policy-as-code and governance across hybrid platforms Experience supporting stateful workloads (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments Soft Skills Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across infrastructure, platform, and application teams Ability to connect workflows between provisioning, configuration, and container platforms Ownership mindset for reliability, scalability, and documentation across hybrid systems Comfortable working in complex, evolving environments with shared responsibilities High-Level Project Overview We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer to design and support a unified automation ecosystem that spans cloud and on-prem environments. This role focuses on integrating Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift into a cohesive platform that enables consistent infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and application deployment. The ideal candidate will bridge gaps between infrastructure and application platforms, ensuring seamless automation and operational consistency across hybrid environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement integrated automation solutions using Terraform (provisioning), Ansible (configuration), and OpenShift (container orchestration) Build and maintain hybrid cloud/on-prem platforms, ensuring consistency and repeatability across environments Develop and support CI/CD and GitOps pipelines that deploy infrastructure and applications end-to-end Collaborate across teams to align infrastructure provisioning with application deployment needs Integrate observability, security, and Products management across all layers of the platform Troubleshoot issues spanning infrastructure, configuration management, and container platforms Provide guidance and documentation to support adoption of integrated automation workflows Support VMware and Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms as part of the overall hybrid ecosystem Participate in on-call support for cross-platform issues impacting infrastructure and applications Required Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform operations. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience administering automation or IaC platforms (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required) Are there any specific companies/industries youd like to see in the candidates experience? Preference for candidates with experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry. At a minimum candidates should have experience in large organizations with geographically dispersed systems that they were responsible for. Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level): Teams Camera On

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Integrated Resources, Inc