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Deloitte

Senior Consultant - Cloud Architect

Mclean, VA · On-site

Qualifications Required: * 4+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity, technology risk, or technology consulting. * 2+ years of experience designing, assessing, or implementing security ...

M9 Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$60K - $180K/yr

Experience working within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized ... consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020 ...

M9 Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$60K - $180K/yr

Experience working within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized ... consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020 ...

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What is the difference between Openstack Consulting vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectOpenstack ConsultingCloud Engineer
Required CredentialsOpenStack certifications, Linux, networkingCloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure), Linux, scripting
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, project-basedIn-house or cloud provider environments, ongoing operations
Employer & Industry UsageIT consulting firms, cloud service providersTech companies, cloud service providers, enterprises
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, skills, and career pathsJob responsibilities, skills, and certifications

Openstack Consulting involves advising clients on deploying and managing OpenStack cloud solutions, often in a consulting or project-based setting. Cloud Engineers focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, including OpenStack, within organizations. While both roles require cloud and Linux skills, Openstack Consulting emphasizes client interaction and project management, whereas Cloud Engineers concentrate on technical deployment and maintenance.

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Linux Platform Engineer

Linux Platform Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.

Laurel, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Linux Platform Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance. The role involves managing and monitoring Linux VMs across multiple hosting platforms, maintaining Ansible playbooks, and ensuring compliance with security standards while providing operational support to development teams and end users.
Responsibilities:
• Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements
• Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs - stand-alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster – across multiple hosting platforms
• Maintain Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitor the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or Kubernetes commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth. Administer, secure, and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across multiple cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS)
• Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health through Rancher or Kubernetes
• Support Apache NiFi deployments—performing configuration updates, monitoring dataflows, and resolving connectivity or resource-related issues
• Manage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI), ensuring systems meet current security and compliance standards (STIG/SSP)
• Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories
• Work directly with development teams and end users to deliver operational support ranging from basic configuration changes to complex cluster builds
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes of VM, container, or application-level problems
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 8 years of applicable professional experience.
• Troubleshooting experience (VM & application logs & tracking down sources/causes of VM or application issues)
• Strong Linux skills (RHEL 8/9)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher for containerized workloads
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools
• Working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management
• Hands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS
• Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network-related issues in Linux environments
• Experience applying security hardening (STIG, STE/STN) and maintaining compliance documentation (SSP)
• Experience with network flow monitoring tools
• Active Security + Certification
• Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs
Preferred:
• RedHat certification
• Knowledge of Python
• MongoDB, Kubernetes (Docker)
• Familiar with Riverbed Technology
Company:
Shield Consulting Solutions Incorporated is a veteran-owned small government contractor that was formed in 2002 with the idea that a small company can provide affordable and agile capabilities to our clients. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Columbia, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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