Location
SydneyWork Site
HybridEmployment Type
Full-TimeClosing Date
12 Dec, 2025OpenShift Platform Engineer
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Overview
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated OpenShift Platform Engineer to join our team. You’ll be responsible for the design, deployment, and management of our Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform clusters, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and highly available.
You will work closely with development and operations teams to automate workflows, build CI/CD pipelines, and provide technical guidance on best practices. A strong background in Linux, infrastructure as code (IaC), and a Red Hat certification are essential for success in this role.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a platform, DevOps, or systems engineering role, with a focus on Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes.
- Certification: Must possess a valid Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (EX280) or equivalent certification.
- Containerization: Strong expertise with containerization (Docker, Podman) and a deep understanding of Kubernetes concepts.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
- CI/CD: Hands-on experience building and managing automated pipelines.
- GitOps: Experience with GitOps principles and tools such as Argo CD or Flux.
- Linux: Advanced proficiency in Linux administration (preferably RHEL) and shell scripting.
- Networking: Solid understanding of networking concepts related to container platforms.
- Communication: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with OpenShift Virtualization (formerly KubeVirt) is a plus.
- Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with container security tools and practices.
- Knowledge of application development and microservices architecture.
- Experience with OpenShift operators and managing a multi-cluster environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Management: Design, deploy, and administer Red Hat OpenShift clusters, including installation, upgrades, patching, and ongoing maintenance.
- Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts and IaC using tools like Ansible and Terraform; drive the adoption of GitOps workflows (Argo CD, Flux).
- CI/CD Integration: Build and support automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Tekton to streamline application deployments.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide expert-level support for OpenShift platform issues (container, networking, security) and collaborate with development teams to optimize performance.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security policies, access controls (RBAC), and container security solutions to meet compliance standards.
Work Site & Employment Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Role Type | Individual Contributor |
| Profession | Software Engineering / DevOps |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Work Site | Hybrid |
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