Platform As A Service (Paas) Platform Engineer/Administrator

Leidos is seeking a Platform as a Service (PaaS) Platform Engineer/Administrator to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA's Digital Modernization Strategy. Join one of our high performing teams responsible for building the next-generation enterprise APIs and modern responsive user interfaces, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. The Platform as a Service (PaaS) Platform Engineer/Administrator will be responsible for providing the Platform as a service (PaaS) Engineering support. The ideal candidate is the identified Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will give expert level direction and support of the PaaS platform that includes designing developing, deploying and supporting PaaS architectures and platforms. We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills: RHEL 6/7/8 installation, configuration, server patching and upgrading experience, RHEL Ansible Playbook design, development, and maintenance, Docker and Kubernetes experience, extensive REHL problem analysis and troubleshooting experience and experience working with hybrid cloud environments.
If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!
TEAM CULTURE
Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer "yes" to the following questions:

• Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?
• Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
• Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?
• Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?
• Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?
• Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?

MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTH
Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your "Why" with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!

• Design, administer, optimize, and secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6.x/7.x/8.x
• Design and implement automated deployment and configuration tools for RHEL PaaS
• Use of Red Hat Satellite in support of deployment, management and auditing of the PaaS infrastructure
• Design and develop an architecture of PaaS infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes
• Design and develop an architecture of PaaS infrastructure in a hybrid Cloud environment
• Deploy a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions based on open source software and industry best practices
• Automate Docker application builds using industry standard tools such as Jenkins
• Automate the creation of Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure using industry standard tools such as Ansible
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems and issues within the Platform as a Service infrastructure

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS(Basic Qualifications)
This experience is the foundation a candidate needs to be successful in this position:

• BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• 7 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6.x/7.x/8.x Operating System
• 7 years of experience Administer/Optimize/Secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6.x/7.x/8.x
• 5 years of experience working with Ansible Playbooks and Ansible Tower
• 5 years of experience (architecture) with PaaS infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes
• 5 years of experience managing image repositories in support of Docker Containers
• 3 years of experience with OpenShift Container Platform
• Expertise in the Linux command-line environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder)

*** Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD OR be willing to relocate prior to first day of employment
FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE(Required Skills)
These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Skills and ability to create custom Docker Containers
• Skills and ability to manage image repositories in support of Docker Containers
• Skills and ability to deploy PaaS solutions based on open-source software and industry best practices
• Skills and ability to automate Docker application builds using industry standard tools
• Skills and ability to automate the creation of PaaS infrastructure using industry standard tools such as Ansible Automation and Red Hat CloudForms
• Skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems and issues within a PaaS infrastructure.

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD(Desired Skills)
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Knowledge of the architecture of Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of the architecture of PaaS infrastructure in a hybrid Cloud environment
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to deploy OpenShift Container Platform in both public and private cloud.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to automate the creation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and PaaS infrastructures using industry standard tools such as Ansible, Ansible Tower and other automation technologies.
• Prior Federal government experience
• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts and isn't afraid to volunteer in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.
Are you an US citizen or US residen and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.