What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevSecOps/OpenShift Kubernetes Engineer position at Codeworks IT Careers?
Codeworks is an IT Services firm headquartered in SE Wisconsin, known for our strong commitment to quality and for our direct client relationships.
Who We’re Looking For: The State of Michigan DHHS is seeking an experienced DevSecOps / Azure DevOps / OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer to support large-scale enterprise initiatives. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for complex IT projects, ensuring that DevSecOps platforms and containerized environments align with business and application needs.
The consultant will collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to design, implement, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and container platforms using OpenShift and Azure DevOps.
Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Work Location: Hybrid – On-site 2 days per week
Candidate Location Requirement: Must be local within approximately 2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of application
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) components including:
Pipelines (CI/CD)
Git repositories and branching strategies
Work item structures
Wikis, standards, and DevOps processes
Automate CI/CD workflows across:
Red Hat OpenShift (OCP)
Linux and Windows environments
SQL Server and Oracle databases
Build and deploy Java and .NET applications using ADO pipelines integrated with:
Apache Tomcat
JBoss
SQL Server, Oracle
Windows and Linux platforms
Administer and troubleshoot Red Hat OpenShift v4 environments:
Build and deployment configurations
Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
Develop and manage:
Docker and Source-to-Image (S2I) images
Helm charts
StatefulSets and container orchestration
Maintain Docker image repositories (e.g., Quay)
Deploy, upgrade, and maintain platform components in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Administer and support Elastic Stack (ELK) v8.x or higher:
Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana
Performance tuning and index retention
Logstash pipelines and grok filters
Elastic Beats (Filebeat, Heartbeat)
Integrate security and quality tools into CI/CD pipelines:
SonarQube
Coverity
Black Duck
Develop and maintain scripts using:
Linux shell scripting (.ksh, bash)
Python
Debug Java application issues
Apply working knowledge of:
SSL/TLS
TCP/IP networking
LDAP authentication
Create and maintain technical documentation for automation and operational processes
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications:
5-8 years of experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Linux shell scripting
3-5 years of experience in application containerization management
3-5 years of experience in DevSecOps practices, infrastructure, and scripting/programming
Required Technical Skills
OpenShift (OCP)
Azure DevOps (ADO)
Docker
S2I (Source-to-Image)
Helm
ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
SonarQube
Black Duck
Linux / Bash / Shell scripting
Python
NGINX
WebSphere
LDAP
SQL Server and Oracle environments
About Codeworks: Codeworks has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive.
Codeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Codeworks, LLC discloses that the anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $50 and $68. This range is subject to change based on job-related factors, including client requirements where applicable.
All full time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Additionally, employees can participate in Codeworks’ 401(k) retirement plan.
Who We’re Looking For: The State of Michigan DHHS is seeking an experienced DevSecOps / Azure DevOps / OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer to support large-scale enterprise initiatives. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for complex IT projects, ensuring that DevSecOps platforms and containerized environments align with business and application needs.
The consultant will collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to design, implement, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and container platforms using OpenShift and Azure DevOps.
Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Work Location: Hybrid – On-site 2 days per week
Candidate Location Requirement: Must be local within approximately 2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of application
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) components including:
Pipelines (CI/CD)
Git repositories and branching strategies
Work item structures
Wikis, standards, and DevOps processes
Automate CI/CD workflows across:
Red Hat OpenShift (OCP)
Linux and Windows environments
SQL Server and Oracle databases
Build and deploy Java and .NET applications using ADO pipelines integrated with:
Apache Tomcat
JBoss
SQL Server, Oracle
Windows and Linux platforms
Administer and troubleshoot Red Hat OpenShift v4 environments:
Build and deployment configurations
Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
Develop and manage:
Docker and Source-to-Image (S2I) images
Helm charts
StatefulSets and container orchestration
Maintain Docker image repositories (e.g., Quay)
Deploy, upgrade, and maintain platform components in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Administer and support Elastic Stack (ELK) v8.x or higher:
Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana
Performance tuning and index retention
Logstash pipelines and grok filters
Elastic Beats (Filebeat, Heartbeat)
Integrate security and quality tools into CI/CD pipelines:
SonarQube
Coverity
Black Duck
Develop and maintain scripts using:
Linux shell scripting (.ksh, bash)
Python
Debug Java application issues
Apply working knowledge of:
SSL/TLS
TCP/IP networking
LDAP authentication
Create and maintain technical documentation for automation and operational processes
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications:
5-8 years of experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Linux shell scripting
3-5 years of experience in application containerization management
3-5 years of experience in DevSecOps practices, infrastructure, and scripting/programming
Required Technical Skills
OpenShift (OCP)
Azure DevOps (ADO)
Docker
S2I (Source-to-Image)
Helm
ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
SonarQube
Black Duck
Linux / Bash / Shell scripting
Python
NGINX
WebSphere
LDAP
SQL Server and Oracle environments
About Codeworks: Codeworks has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive.
Codeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Codeworks, LLC discloses that the anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $50 and $68. This range is subject to change based on job-related factors, including client requirements where applicable.
All full time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Additionally, employees can participate in Codeworks’ 401(k) retirement plan.
Salary : $50 - $68