Red Hat OpenShift & OpenStack SME

What you will bring:

• Platform Design and Architecture:

• Architect and design OpenShift environments, aligned with enterprise goals for containerized applications.
• Define best practices, standards, and guidelines for OpenShift deployment and management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, architecture diagrams, and workflows.

• Deployment and Configuration:

• Deploy, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters across multiple environments (on-premises, hybrid, or cloud).
• Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, and Ansible.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation using scripting languages like Python and tools like Ansible.

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Ensure high availability and reliability of OpenShift clusters, implementing monitoring and alerting tools.
• Troubleshoot complex issues within the OpenShift environment, including Kubernetes, container runtime, networking, and storage.
• Perform regular upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities to keep the OpenShift environment secure and up-to-date.

• Security and Compliance:

• Implement and manage security best practices for OpenShift, including identity and access management, role-based access control (RBAC), and encryption.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies and industry standards.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits for the OpenShift environment.

• Optimization and Scaling:

• Analyse cluster performance and optimize resource usage across OpenShift workloads.
• Plan for capacity and scaling to accommodate future growth and increased demand on the platform.

• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

• Work closely with DevOps, development, and operations teams to integrate OpenShift with existing workflows and applications.
• Mentor team members and provide training on OpenShift and containerization best practices.
• Stay updated with OpenShift releases and emerging trends in container orchestration and microservices.

• 
  Linux Systems Administration:

• Administer and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) supporting OpenShift infrastructure.
• Manage system-level configurations, kernel tuning, and performance optimization for container workloads.
• Ensure OS-level security hardening, patching, and compliance with enterprise standards.

• Required Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise in Red Hat OpenShift platform administration and troubleshooting.
• Strong Linux administration skills, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Experience with container technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Proficiency with Red Hat OpenShift installation, configuration, and management.
• Implement and manage OpenShift environments, including deployment configurations, cluster management, and resource optimization.
• Solid understanding of networking, Load balancer, firewall, and storage concepts in containerized environments.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tool expertise (Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab) and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of OpenShift platform administration and configuration.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools, preferably OpenShift Pipelines, GitOps or similar options.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex OpenShift environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate within a dynamic team.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their specific requirements.

• Qualifications:

• Exp - 6 to 10 Years

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Certifications such as Red Hat Certified OpenShift Ad