OpenShift & Red Hat Certified Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift and Red Hat Certified Engineer to join our infrastructure and platform engineering team. This role is critical for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing containerized workloads in enterprise environments. The successful candidate will bring robust expertise in Linux, virtualization, containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies, with enterprise storage knowledge being a valuable asset.

Key Responsibilities:

OpenShift Platform Management

● Deploy, configure, and manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform clusters in on-premise and hybrid environments

● Maintain cluster health, perform upgrades, and implement patches with minimal downtime

● Manage OpenShift operators, custom resources, and cluster-wide configurations

● Troubleshoot and resolve cluster-level issues including networking, storage, and compute problems

● Implement and enforce security policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and network policies

Containerization & Kubernetes

● Design and implement container architectures for microservices and enterprise applications

● Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker, Podman, and container registries

● Optimize pod resource requests, limits, and autoscaling policies for performance and cost efficiency

● Implement service discovery, load balancing, and ingress controllers

● Support developers in troubleshooting application deployment and runtime issues

Linux & System Administration

● Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems with expertise in performance tuning and hardening

● Manage system packages, repositories, and dependencies at scale

● Configure and manage networking, firewall rules, and SELinux policies

● Implement security best practices including certificate management and secrets handling

● Perform capacity planning and performance monitoring across infrastructure

Virtualization & Infrastructure

● Deploy and manage virtual machines using KVM, libvirt, or VMware environments

● Design hypervisor strategies and implement VM lifecycle management

● Integrate containerized workloads with underlying virtualization layers

● Manage compute, memory, and storage resource allocation Storage Management

● Provision and manage persistent storage solutions (PVs, PVCs, storage classes)

● Integrate enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS, storage arrays) with Kubernetes clusters

● Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for containerized applications

● Manage data replication and high-availability storage configurations

● Optimize storage performance and cost in production environments

Monitoring, Logging & Observability





● Deploy and configure monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana) for infrastructure and applications

● Implement centralized logging and log aggregation (ELK, Splunk, or similar)

● Create alerts and dashboards for proactive issue detection

● Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

● Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm) for reproducible deployments

● Automate repetitive tasks and create operational runbooks

● Participate in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization

● Implement GitOps workflows for cluster and application management

Collaboration & Documentation

● Work with development teams to facilitate smooth application deployments

● Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and procedures

● Share knowledge through training sessions and technical discussions

● Participate in on-call rotations and provide incident response support

Required Skills & Experience

Required:

● Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification

● 5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux system administration

● 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies

● Proven experience deploying and managing OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters in production

● Strong understanding of container architectures, microservices, and cloud-native principles

● Experience with container runtimes (Docker, Podman) and container registries

● Proficiency with networking, DNS, firewall, and security concepts

● Solid knowledge of storage concepts, persistent volumes, and storage provisioning

● Experience with monitoring and logging platforms

● Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

● Strong communication and documentation abilities

Highly Desired:

● Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift

Administration

● Advanced experience with enterprise storage systems (NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell EMC,

HPE)

● Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

● Experience with GitOps platforms (ArgoCD, Flux)

● Knowledge of virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware, libvirt)

● Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices





● Familiarity with multi-cluster management and federation

● Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS benchmarks, Pod Security Policies)

● Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in Kubernetes community

Certifications

● Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) – Required

● Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) – Required

● Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration – Highly Desired

● Red Hat Certified Architect – Preferred

● Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) – Preferred

● Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – Preferred

Technical Competencies

Category Required Skills

- Linux: RHEL, system administration, package management, SELinux, networking Containerization: Docker, Podman, container registries, image management
- Kubernetes: OpenShift, cluster management, workload scheduling, operators
- Storage: PVs, PVCs, storage classes, enterprise storage integration
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, firewall, ingress, service mesh concepts
- Automation: Terraform, Ansible, Helm, shell scripting, GitOps
- Security: RBAC, network policies, certificate management, secrets management

Soft Skills ● Solid analytical and troubleshooting mindset

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments

● Proactive approach to learning and staying current with emerging technologies

● Experience documenting complex technical solutions

● Comfortable working in on-call rotations and responding to production incidents

Preferred Background

- ● Prior experience in enterprise IT environments or managed service provider settings
- ● Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- ● Background in financial services, healthcare, or highly regulated industries
- ● Involvement in infrastructure modernization or cloud migration projects
- ● Experience supporting large-scale, high-availability systems

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Professional development and certification support
- Flexible work arrangements
- Retirement benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bengaluru, Karnataka

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