OpenShift Administrator

OpenShift Administrator (Level 3)Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced OpenShift Administrator with a strong background in Linux system administration, automation, scripting, and DevOps practices. This role is responsible for administering and supporting Red Hat OpenShift platforms across production and non-production environments, ensuring platform stability, scalability, performance, and availability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with container platforms, CI/CD tools, monitoring solutions, and production support operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, maintain, and upgrade Red Hat OpenShift clusters in production and non-production environments.Perform Linux system administration tasks including configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.Monitor cluster health, manage node scalability, optimize resources, and maintain platform availability.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, networking, containers, pods, and platform services.Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical production incidents and ensure timely issue resolution.Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Bash, and Python.Implement and support CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins, Argo CD, and GitOps methodologies.Partner with development, engineering, and release teams to support deployments and release activities.Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Ensure adherence to security, backup, disaster recovery, and operational best practices.Monitor platform performance and availability using observability and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace.Required Qualifications5-7 years of experience in OpenShift, Kubernetes, Linux administration, or related platform engineering roles.Hands-on experience administering Red Hat OpenShift 4.x environments.Strong Linux administration experience, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CoreOS.Proficiency in Shell scripting, Bash, and/or Python.Experience with DevOps and automation tools including:JenkinsGitAnsibleHelmDockerGitOps frameworksStrong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, pod scheduling, and cluster-level troubleshooting.Experience supporting enterprise production environments with on-call responsibilities.Knowledge of monitoring and logging platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Fluentd.Strong incident management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.Experience with Azure cloud environments.Experience implementing and supporting Argo CD workflows.Preferred QualificationsRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (or equivalent certification).Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).Experience with service mesh technologies, such as Istio.Experience with large-scale container platform operations and automation initiatives.Soft SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.Customer-focused mindset and commitment to service excellence.Ability to follow documented operational procedures and best practices.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.CKA and Red Hat OpenShift certifications are highly desirable.