Subject Matter Expert 1

Overview Subject Matter Expert 1 – OpenShift & Strategy CMC (DOE/LANL) Location: Los Alamos, NM | Remote eligible Compensation: $80-$90 per hour Schedule: 1-Year Contract (Extension potential) Openings: 2 positions available Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Current or prior security clearance preferred | Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance Why this role LANL is deploying a Strategy Customer Managed Cloud environment and needs two experienced contractors who can hit the ground running. This is a hands-on technical role requiring proven expertise with Red Hat OpenShift and direct experience installing and configuring Strategy CMC software. You will own deployment, configuration, sustainment, and knowledge transfer in a high-security, mission-critical federal environment. Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized environments using Red Hat OpenShift Install, configure, and support Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software Integrate CMC components within OpenShift-based infrastructure Perform system tuning, patching, upgrades, and ongoing operational support Troubleshoot deployment, configuration, and runtime issues across the full stack Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance Mentor LANL staff on OpenShift operations including best practices for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials Manage and direct daily tasks supporting design, construction, startup, and operations of complex high-technology systems Render expert opinions on engineering and technical issues and provide recommendations to project teams Interface with management personnel and customer representatives Develop and enforce work standards, assign schedules, and review work quality Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Management 7+ years of directly applicable experience in specialized technical field - acknowledged expert in specific area Demonstrated hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, administration, and operations) Proven experience installing and configuring Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software Strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes concepts, and platform operations Experience with Linux system administration Ability to work independently in a remote environment Strong communication skills with ability to effectively mentor and transfer knowledge Preferred Qualifications Experience using OpenShift and Strategy CMC together in a production environment Prior work in DOE, federal, or other government-regulated environments Familiarity with security, compliance, and configuration management requirements in regulated systems Current or prior security clearance Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance Must have hands-on Red Hat OpenShift experience - advisory or theoretical knowledge only will not be considered Must have direct Strategy CMC installation and configuration experience - no exceptions 7+ years of directly applicable specialized technical experience required LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer | All postings current as of April 2026. Compensation ranges subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr