OpenShift Engineer - Nairobi

We are looking for a candidate who has an experience in the range of 4-8 years who can start with our client immediately , or currently serving the notice period and last working day should be within october or official notice period should be 30 days or less.

He should have experience in deploying OpenShift (On premise deployment) / Customer side deployment (On premise or Physical Server deployment ,Not remote deployment) .

We are not looking for candidates with experience on deployment on Public clouds such as AWS, Azure or GCP (If they have done the deployment of Open Shift on customer cloud that may work).

Primary skills will be OpenShift deployment and Kubernetes implementation. Along with this if we are able to get data center, server (Virtualization Vm ware/Hyper V ) and Storage (Dell, Net app, oracle etc) will be added advantage .(Experience or knowledge )'.

Job Title : OpenShift Engineer

Location : Nairobi

The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's infrastructure, including storage solutions, server hardware, bare metal deployments, SAN switches, and container platforms like OpenShift or Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a proven track record in managing and troubleshooting complex infrastructure environments. 

Key Responsibilities:

Storage Management:

Design, implement, and manage storage solutions (SAN, NAS, etc.), including storage allocation, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Experience with specific storage arrays (e.g., Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE) is a plus. 

Server Infrastructure:

Manage and maintain server hardware, including physical servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), and bare metal deployments. 

Bare Metal Expertise:

Experience with bare metal server deployment, configuration, and management, including understanding of hardware components and their interaction. 

SAN Switch Management:

Configure and manage SAN switches (Brocade, Cisco MDS), including zoning, fabric management, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. 

Containerization (OpenShift/Kubernetes):

Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters, including application deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting. 

Infrastructure Automation:

Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure management tasks. 

Performance Monitoring and Optimisation:

Monitor infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimise performance. 

Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues, collaborating with other teams as needed. 

Documentation:

Create and maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. 

Security:

Implement and maintain security best practices for infrastructure components. 

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, etc.)
• Proficiency in server hardware and virtualization platforms.
• Experience with bare metal server deployments and management.
• Knowledge of SAN switches and fabric management.
• Experience with containerization platforms like OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimisation tools.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific storage array vendors (Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE).
• Experience with specific server vendors (e.g., Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Experience with specific SAN switch vendors (Brocade, Cisco MDS).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, MCSE).