Senior Enterprise Architect _DevOps Automation SME - Red Hat OpenShift

Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect / DevOps Automation SME - Red Hat OpenShift

Location: Chantilly, VA Onsite / Hybrid

Clearance Required: Active Secret (TS/SCI Preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time | Senior Level | Direct Hire

Position Overview:

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Enterprise Architect or DevOps Automation SME with deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, container orchestration, and secure CI/CD automation to support digital transformation efforts for federal government clients.

In this role, you'll design and implement resilient, scalable, and compliant cloud-native platforms using Red Hat technologies. You will lead modernization of legacy systems, define DevSecOps architectures, and automate delivery pipelines in high-security environments. Must be a self starter.

Core Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement container platforms and automation frameworks using Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
• Drive the design of secure, scalable hybrid or multi-cloud architectures aligned with federal mandates.
• Build and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and policy-as-code pipelines to automate delivery of platform services.
• Interface with program managers, engineers, and security teams to define architecture roadmaps and platform standards.
• Contribute to ATO documentation, compliance assessments, and cybersecurity posture improvements.

Must-Have Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in IT architecture, DevOps, or cloud engineering roles.

2+ years of Red Hat OpenShift experience in production or government environments.

Hands-on expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Tekton) and automation platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Helm).

Experience with federal security frameworks (NIST 800-53, STIGs, RMF) and deployment in IL4/IL5 environments.

Active Secret clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

Red Hat certifications, such as RHCA, RHCE, or OpenShift Specialist.

Experience deploying OpenShift in air-gapped or disconnected environments.

Familiarity with OpenShift GitOps, Pipelines, ACM, or Service Mesh.

Background working with secure cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or C2S.

Experience designing or implementing Zero Trust Architectures in government environments.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred).

Why Join Us:

• Work on mission-critical federal programs with real impact
• Be part of a high-performance team of architects and technologists
• Opportunities for clearance upgrades and Red Hat certifications
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and federal holidays
• Access to emerging technologies in secure cloud and hybrid ecosystems

Benefits at RogueThink

At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect our core values of integrity, intelligence, and passion. In addition, performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.

Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard.

Employee Referral Bonuses

We value our employees' trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:

• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals

Paid Time Off (PTO)

RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority.

Observed Federal Holidays

We observe the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Insurance Coverage

We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance

Leave Policies

• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member

Training and Development

We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.

Educational Assistance

We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.