Senior Software Systems Engineer

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Description:

• Describe a solution where you used Terraform, Ansible, and a container platform (OpenShift/Kubernetes) together. How did each tool fit into the workflow?
• What experience do you have deploying and managing workloads across both cloud and on-prem environments? How did you ensure consistency between them?
• How have you integrated infrastructure provisioning and application deployment into CI/CD or GitOps pipelines? Which tools did you use (e.g., ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab)?
• Tell us about a complex issue that involved infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and a container platform.

Primary location of assignment: 600 CANAL STREET Richmond, VA 23219

Are any certifications required: No, but here are some that would be beneficial for this role.

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Ansible Automation Specialist
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - Data Center or Cloud Management
• AWS/Azure/GCP Associate Certification
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist - OpenShift Administration

Top Required Skills

• Deep experience with Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift, including how they work together to provision, configure, and operate infrastructure across cloud and onprem environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end automation workflows, from infrastructure provisioning (Terraform) to configuration management (Ansible) to application orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes)
• Experience building and supporting hybrid environments, ensuring consistency between cloud and on-prem platforms
• CI/CD and GitOps experience integrating Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift deployments into automated pipelines
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for cross-platform automation and troubleshooting
• Experience with observability (Prometheus, Grafana) to monitor both infrastructure and container platforms
• Knowledge of security and access controls (RBAC, SSO, secrets management) across infrastructure and Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Strong infrastructure foundation (networking, storage, databases, DNS) with the ability to support full-stack automation workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing hybrid automation architectures using Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift together
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift in both cloud and on-prem environments
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) or OpenShift certification
• Experience with Helm, ArgoCD, or Flux to support GitOps deployments on OpenShift
• Familiarity with policy-as-code and governance across hybrid platforms
• Experience supporting stateful workloads (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across infrastructure, platform, and application teams
• Ability to connect workflows between provisioning, configuration, and container platforms
• Ownership mindset for reliability, scalability, and documentation across hybrid systems
• Comfortable working in complex, evolving environments with shared responsibilities

High-Level Project Overview

We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer to design and support a unified automation ecosystem that spans cloud and on-prem environments. This role focuses on integrating Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift into a cohesive platform that enables consistent infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and application deployment. The ideal candidate will bridge gaps between infrastructure and application platforms, ensuring seamless automation and operational consistency across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated automation solutions using Terraform (provisioning), Ansible (configuration), and OpenShift (container orchestration)
• Build and maintain hybrid cloud/on-prem platforms, ensuring consistency and repeatability across environments
• Develop and support CI/CD and GitOps pipelines that deploy infrastructure and applications end-to-end
• Collaborate across teams to align infrastructure provisioning with application deployment needs
• Integrate observability, security, and secrets management across all layers of the platform
• Troubleshoot issues spanning infrastructure, configuration management, and container platforms
• Provide guidance and documentation to support adoption of integrated automation workflows
• Support VMware and Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms as part of the overall hybrid ecosystem
• Participate in on-call support for cross-platform issues impacting infrastructure and applications

Required Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience administering automation or IaC platforms (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required)

Are there any specific companies/industries you'd like to see in the candidate's experience?

• Preference for candidates with experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry. At a minimum candidates should have experience in large organizations with geographically dispersed systems that they were responsible for.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.