Red Hat OpenShift Engineer

Job Overview:

As a Red Hat OpenShift Engineer, you are responsible for the configuration, management, maintenance, and support of the companys Red Hat OpenShift environment. This includes managing and deploying applications, ensuring optimal performance and uptime, and providing support and guidance to development teams on container and Kubernetes best practices.

Responsibilities:

System Configuration Management: Configure, deploy, and manage the Red Hat OpenShift platform. Develop scripts for the automated deployment and management of resources.

Application Deployment Management: Manage application deployments on the OpenShift platform, working closely with development teams to implement Docker and Kubernetes.

Performance Monitoring Optimization: Monitor the performance of the OpenShift platform and applications, using both command-line and GUI tools. Optimize performance and resource utilization based on monitoring data.

Troubleshooting Support: Provide support to development and operations teams in the use of OpenShift. Troubleshoot issues and implement fixes in coordination with these teams.

Security Compliance: Implement and monitor security controls to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the OpenShift environment. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Documentation Reporting: Document all configurations, procedures, and changes. Prepare regular reports on system performance, availability, and compliance.

Training Mentoring: Train and mentor other IT staff and developers in the use of OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration are highly desirable.

Experience: At least 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years of experience in managing OpenShift environments. Experience in working with Docker and Kubernetes is essential.

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with Linux system administration, shell scripting, networking, and security. Proficiency in a programming language, such as Python or Java, is a plus.

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements: Depending on the specific role and location, this may involve working in a data center environment and handling heavy equipment.

Other: Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and to travel, as needed.