Open Shift Cloud Engineer at OSC Global
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Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A mid-to-junior infrastructure role supporting a U.S. Army recruiting contract, with day-to-day work spanning Red Hat OpenShift cluster administration, Linux and Windows server management, and DoD security compliance (DISA STIGs, vulnerability remediation). The position sits within a larger engineering team, assisting more senior staff on cloud migration, containerization, virtualization, and disaster recovery efforts. It suits candidates with solid Linux/Windows server experience who are willing to grow into OpenShift and Kubernetes.
Junior level · 1+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $128,188 (middle half $100,819–$156,589).
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Why we read it this way (9)
The job title says 'OpenShift Cloud Engineer' but the actual requirements and day-to-day work are firmly rooted in Linux/Windows server administration, virtualization, and DISA STIG compliance — classic 15-1244 territory. OpenShift/Kubernetes is explicitly listed as 'a plus, but not required' in the Knowledge/Skills section and under Preferred Qualifications, so it does not gate the role. 15-1252 (Software Developers) is noted as a runner-up given the title framing and the cloud/containerization modernization context.
The posting requires candidates to 'be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance' but does not specify the level. Given the DoD/Army context, Facility Clearance (FCL) on the company side, and NIPR/DISA environment, Secret is the most likely minimum — flagged accordingly.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's degree … or an equivalent combination of education and experience,' so no hard degree gate applies.
Work location is not explicitly stated. The role supports USAREC (United States Army Recruiting Command), headquartered in Fort Knox, KY, but OSC EdgeTech is a federal/defense contractor likely placing staff at government sites. CBSA defaulted to the Washington DC metro as the most common federal contractor hub; actual site may differ.
VMware, Hyper-V, and vCenter appear together in the Knowledge/Skills section as a single interchangeable virtualization platform requirement; VMware is listed as the primary with the others as alternatives.
Scripting tools (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) are listed under Preferred Qualifications as a single 'basic scripting/automation experience' item; PowerShell is listed as primary with Bash and Ansible as alternatives.
Certifications (CompTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, RHCSA) are grouped under Preferred Qualifications as a single 'relevant certifications' item.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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