# OpenShift Kubernetes Specialist – GCP Tool Subject Matter Expert (SME)
**Project:** Federal Government Project
**Work Authorization:** U.S. Citizens (USC) / Green Card Holders (GC) only
**Engagement Type:** W2 / 1099 only
### Position Overview
Seeking an experienced OpenShift Kubernetes Specialist with strong knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes administration, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and enterprise cloud operations to support a Federal Government cloud operations and migration project.
### Key Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
- Support containerized application deployment, scaling, availability, and lifecycle management.
- Troubleshoot cluster, pod, node, networking, storage, and application deployment issues.
- Support GCP infrastructure, cloud operational tools, and enterprise workloads.
- Work with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and infrastructure automation.
- Apply access controls, container security, vulnerability remediation, monitoring, and logging.
- Maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Collaborate with cloud engineering, architecture, application, and security teams.
### Required Skills
- Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
- Experience supporting production container platforms and enterprise workloads.
- Working knowledge of GCP infrastructure and cloud operational tools.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Kubernetes, networking, storage, and access management.
- Linux administration and container security knowledge.
- Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD, monitoring, and logging.
### Preferred Skills
- GKE, hybrid cloud, and multi-cluster environments.
- Helm, GitOps, and container image management.
- OpenShift or Kubernetes certifications.
- Federal government or regulated-environment experience.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP and NIST security controls.
### Candidate Eligibility
- **USC or GC holders only.**
- **W2 or 1099 only.**
- Must meet the applicable client background investigation and federal project eligibility requirements.
**Note:** This is a preliminary JD based on the role title and existing project environment. Required years of experience, exact GCP tools, work arrangement, and Public Trust requirements must be confirmed with the client before final submission.
