OpenShift Engineer #2923

Genius Road • Dallas, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently recruiting for an experienced OpenShift Engineer to support and enhance our client’s Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment. This role is responsible for engineering, automation, support, and ongoing optimization of multiple OpenShift clusters, while providing hands-on expertise for application migrations and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with deep technical knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 7–12 years of IT experience, including 4+ years working with OpenShift or Kubernetes platforms
• Proven experience in OpenShift Administration and related Red Hat technologies.
• Strong understanding of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application frameworks.
• Practical experience with automated deployment and DevOps concepts.
• Hands-on experience using GitLab CI/CD or similar automation tools.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (protocols, firewalls, load balancing).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and mentoring team members

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity with SSL certificate management.
• Experience working within Agile environments (stand-ups, sprints, Kanban).
• Awareness of industry standards and emerging cloud-native technologies.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace or QRadar.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and optimize OpenShift clusters and associated PaaS environments.
• Design and implement automation for deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications.
• Assist teams with migrating and refactoring applications to containerized workloads.
• Configure and manage OpenShift Data Foundation, Platform Plus, Advanced Cluster Management, and Advanced Cluster Security.
• Manage and maintain Ceph storage for reliable data operations.
• Integrate and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and related DevOps tools.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to enhance platform capabilities.
• Produce high-quality documentation and share knowledge across technical teams.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed