Senior Container Infrastructure Engineer

sparksoftcorporation | IT services and government contracting

55m ago

Remote In-Country

Full Time

United States of America

Title: Container Infrastructure Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid if local to Maryland

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

We are Sparksoft!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support and enhance the organization's OpenShift container platform through installation, maintenance, and operationalization of OpenShift Operators.
Develop and implement infrastructure automation solutions to improve platform reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, and supporting infrastructure environments.
Support logging, monitoring, observability, service mesh, and other platform services essential to containerized environments.
Collaborate with application development teams to support containerized application deployment and operations.
Assist with DevSecOps initiatives, CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and infrastructure modernization efforts.
Develop automation tools and scripts using Java, Python, Shell, and related technologies.
Support Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration, configuration, and operational activities.
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
Work within Agile teams to deliver infrastructure and platform enhancements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud, containerization, or platform engineering solutions.
Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
Experience with AWS cloud services.
Experience developing automation scripts using Bash/Shell, Python, or Java.
Experience supporting CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
Experience troubleshooting production environments and infrastructure issues.
Knowledge of Linux administration and container technologies such as Docker.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within Agile teams.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience supporting CMS, Federal Government, or healthcare systems.
Red Hat OpenShift administration experience in production environments.
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift certification (EX280) or equivalent container platform certifications.
Experience with observability, monitoring, logging, and service mesh technologies.
Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka.
Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
Experience implementing infrastructure automation and DevSecOps solutions.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft values the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, candidates must complete interviews and independent assessments using their own knowledge and abilities. Unless expressly permitted by Sparksoft, the use of AI during interviews and assessments is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in disqualification. Please contact your recruiter regarding accommodation needs.

Required Skills

openshiftkubernetesawsbashpythonjavalinuxdocker

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English