Red Hat Edge Solutions Architect

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Red Hat Edge Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team in Fort Worth, Texas. As a Red Hat Edge Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for providing senior level support for a long-term onsite engagement in a cleared environment, with a focus on implementing and managing edge computing infrastructure. You will handle the deployment of RHEL-based KVM virtual machines using bootc (boot containers) for OS image lifecycle management across edge workloads, support tier 3 engineering escalations and troubleshooting, and create comprehensive documentation. If you have a deep understanding of Red Hat edge technologies, including bootc-based OS image lifecycle management, and possess an active Secret clearance and excellent problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you! 

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage edge computing infrastructure across distributed environments using Red Hat Edge Manager
• Implement and maintain container-native OS image lifecycle management for RHEL systems using bootc (Boot Containers)
• Configure, manage, and optimize KVM-based virtual machines on Linux hosts within a cleared environment
• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and security of edge nodes and virtualized workloads at scale
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with government and engineering stakeholders to align edge solutions with mission requirements
• Provide tier 3 troubleshooting and engineering escalation support for edge infrastructure issues
• Ensure all systems and configurations adhere to security standards and compliance requirements within a cleared facility
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to edge deployment pipelines and OS image management workflows
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer to client technical teams as needed

Qualifications:

• 10–15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or related field
• Experience deploying and managing fleets of edge devices/nodes at scale using Red Hat Edge Manager
• Proficiency implementing container-native OS image management for RHEL systems via bootc (Boot Containers)
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing kernel-based virtual machines (KVM) on Linux
• Strong RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) administration and configuration skills in edge environments
• Active Secret clearance required

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Fort Worth, TX OR willing to relocate there (Relocation Assistance Package Available)
• Must be willing to work onsite  
• Must possess an active Secret clearance or above
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers

Salary Description

$115,000 - $173,000