OpenShift/Kubernetes Engineer - CI/CD Pipeline

Job Description

About the Role : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced OpenShift/Kubernetes Engineer to join our dynamic infrastructure team. This role is crucial in designing, deploying, and maintaining our containerized applications and cloud-native platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of our OpenShift/Kubernetes environments, playing a key part in our DevOps initiatives. Key Responsibilities : OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Management : - Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters. - Manage and troubleshoot container orchestration, including deployments, scaling, and networking within OpenShift/Kubernetes. - Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications using relevant tools. - Monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and performance, taking proactive measures to optimize. - Ensure security best practices are applied to OpenShift/Kubernetes environments and container images. Linux System Administration : - Perform advanced Linux system administration, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS. - Manage and optimize Linux environments for containerized workloads. - Implement and maintain system security and access controls. Virtualization & Cloud Technologies : - Deploy and manage products and infrastructure in a Linux environment using virtualization technologies, primarily VMware vSphere. - Leverage expertise in cloud deployment strategies, with an understanding of public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) concepts. - Experience with OpenStack is a significant advantage for this role. Networking & Protocols: - Strong understanding and troubleshooting skills for TCP/IP, UDP, and SNMP protocols. - Configure and manage network services and firewalls in Linux and virtualized environments. - Troubleshoot complex network issues affecting containerized applications and underlying infrastructure. Hardware Knowledge: - Work with and troubleshoot various hardware components, including EMC VNX, Unity Storage, HP blade servers (e.g., BL460c), HP C7000 enclosures, Brocade SAN switches, and HP switches (e.g., HPE 5510/HPE 6127 XLG). - Understand the integration of hardware with virtualization and container platforms. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: - Demonstrate excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex issues across Linux, VMware vSphere, OpenShift, and Kubernetes environments. - Perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions. Collaboration & Communication: - Collaborate effectively with development, operations, and other IT teams. - Clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 3-5 years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes. - Certified in RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) is mandatory. - Strong practical experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred). - In-depth knowledge of VMware products, especially vSphere. - Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, UDP, and SNMP. - Proven experience in deploying products in virtualized Linux environments. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desired Skills (Added Advantage): - Hands-on experience with OpenStack. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform. - Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). - Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).