DevSecOps/OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer

DevSecOps/OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week)
Duration: 1 Year (possible extension)

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps / Azure DevOps / OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer to join a large-scale IT program. This role functions as a lead engineer, responsible for providing technical leadership, consulting, and mentoring team members to drive DevSecOps maturity across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Azure DevOps, and related DevSecOps toolchains.

• Proven experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) designing and implementing ADO Wiki, Work Item structures, Pipelines, Git repos/branches/Pull Requests, and establishing related standards and processes.

• Hands-on expertise in CI/CD automation across environments including RedHat OpenShift (OCP), Linux, Windows, SQL Server, and Oracle .

• Skilled in creating ADO Build and Deploy Pipelines for modern and legacy Java and .Net applications , integrating with Apache Tomcat, JBoss, SQL Server, Windows, Linux, and Oracle .

• Strong documentation skills for process and automation workflows.

• Deep knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift v4 with proven ability to troubleshoot applications in OCP environments.

• Experience creating Build, Deployment, and CRD config files for applications on OpenShift.

• Hands-on experience with Docker and S2I images , StatefulSets, and converting Docker images to S2I and vice versa.

• Proficiency in Kubernetes/OpenShift orchestration , including Custom Helm charts and maintaining Docker image repositories such as Quay .

• Solid expertise in Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) v8.x and above , including administration, performance tuning, and capacity management.

• Strong knowledge of Logstash pipeline configuration , grok patterns, and Elastic Beats (Filebeat, Heartbeat) .

• Experience with SonarQube, Coverity, and Black Duck integrating into ADO Pipelines and Pull Request flows.

• Scripting expertise in Linux shell (.ksh, bash) and Python .

• Skilled in debugging Java errors and working with SSL, TCP/IP networking, LDAP .

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills effective in both diverse teams and independent environments.

• Highly organized self-starter with strong planning, documentation, and time-management abilities.

• 8+ years of experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift .

• 8+ years of expertise in Linux shell scripting .

• 5+ years as an expert in application containerization management .

• Strong background in DevSecOps practices, infrastructure automation, and scripting/programming .

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with:

  • OpenShift

  • Azure DevOps

  • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

  • Docker

  • SonarQube

  • Black Duck

  • Linux (bash, shell)

  • S2I (Source-to-Image)

  • Python

  • NGINX

  • WebSphere

  • LDAP

Interview Process

• Virtual interview via MS Teams.

• Candidate photo verification and vendor presence required at interview start.

• Hybrid role local candidates within 2 hours of Lansing, MI only.

• Onsite requirement: 2 days per week.

• No remote-only option.