Senior OpenShift Administrator

Job Title: Senior OpenShift Administrator

Location: Remote

Position Type: Contract 

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type:Remote

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.         

We are seeking Senior OpenShift Administrators with proven expertise in managing and scaling Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, specifically targeting OpenShift version 4.12.
These roles are part of a high-priority initiative supporting WebScale/OpenShift builds for a client.
All positions are remote contract roles, requiring hands-on experience and certification in OpenShift administration.
Candidates must hold a valid Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator credential and be capable of managing complex containerized environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, and secure access.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain OpenShift Container Platform environments (target version: 4.12).
• Configure and manage users, roles, and access policies.
• Control access to resources and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components within OpenShift clusters.
• Create, deploy, and manage containerized applications.
• Configure pod scheduling and optimize resource allocation.
• Implement and manage cluster scaling strategies to support performance and availability.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless platform integration.

Mandatory Skills and Skill Proficiencies Required for This Position:
• Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator – Active certification required.
• OpenShift Administration (v4.12) – Advanced proficiency in managing OpenShift clusters, users, policies, and networking.
• Cluster Scaling & Pod Scheduling – Strong experience in configuring and optimizing OpenShift workloads.
• Security & Access Control – Proven ability to manage secure access and enforce policies in enterprise environments.

Optional Skills and Skill Proficiencies for This Position:
• CI/CD Integration – Familiarity with integrating OpenShift into DevOps pipelines.
• Monitoring & Logging – Experience with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack in OpenShift environments.
• Cloud Platforms – Exposure to OpenShift deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Automation Tools – Knowledge of Ansible or Terraform for infrastructure automation
 

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