Senior Platform Engineer, OpenShift, MuleSoft

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Senior Platform Engineer managing Red Hat OpenShift and MuleSoft APIs for the Department of State. Providing operational support and deploying automation solutions for enterprise applications.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeSterling • District of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying and managing containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift, along with strong proficiency in automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform. Capable of troubleshooting complex application and infrastructure issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes.

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Red Hat OpenShift AdministrationMuleSoft Anypoint PlatformAnsible Automation PlatformCI/CD Pipeline DesignAdvanced Troubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

OpenShiftMuleSoftAnsibleJenkinsSQLContainer Security PracticesMonitoring ToolsAutomation ScriptingAPI ManagementInfrastructure Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDocumentation SkillsCollaboration SkillsAdaptabilitySelf-Driven

Tools & Technologies

SplunkAppDynamicsZabbixService Mesh TechnologiesContainer Image Scanning

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipActive SECRET Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Operational SupportChange ManagementConfiguration ManagementIncident ResponseRoot Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityJenkinsMicroservicesOpenShiftSplunkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day to day operational support for the installation, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of mission critical applications within the CA Applications Support environment.
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift to ensure high availability, scalability, and operational stability.
Support and maintain MuleSoft APIs and integration services to enable secure and reliable communication between enterprise applications.
Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) to streamline system administration and application deployment processes.
Configure and support Service Mesh technologies to manage microservices traffic, security, service discovery, and observability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, platform, and infrastructure issues while working closely with engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and development teams.
Monitor application performance, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.
Support application deployments, upgrades, patches, and production releases while following established change management and configuration management processes.
Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, deployment guides, and system configuration documentation.
Participate in root cause analysis, incident response, and problem management activities to restore service and prevent recurring issues.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to evaluate new technologies, improve operational processes, and support continuous service improvement initiatives.
Participate in an after hours on call rotation and provide production support during maintenance windows, system outages, and other critical operational events as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or an Associates degree and 10 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience.
U.S. Citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
8+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift, including enterprise-grade cluster administration.
3+ years of experience working with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and deployment and managing APIs under OpenShift.
Extensive experience in Jenkins and understanding CI/CD pipeline design and automation scripting.
Strong proficiency with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) for infrastructure and application automation.
In-depth understanding of OpenShift security practice and tools (RBAC, SCCs, network policies, secrets, container image scanning).
Advanced troubleshooting skills across the full stack – containers, APIs, integration, network, OS, and database layers.
Experience with SQL queries -- specifically, debug in support of integration flows and platform diagnostics.
Experience in multiple monitoring tools, such as Splunk, AppDynamics, and Zabbix.
Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends for unplanned maintenance and troubleshooting.
Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of meeting deadlines independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
401(k) matching