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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