Cloud Pak for Data Engineer

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom seeks a Cloud Pak for Data Engineer in Canberra to support installation, automation and upgrades of CPD on Red Hat OpenShift. The role focuses on configuring CPD 5.3.1, automating deployments with Helm, and implementing GitOps pipelines for CPD 5.4.x upgrades.

The candidate will troubleshoot platform issues, develop automation scripts, and produce runbooks, with on-site and remote work options and a roughly 80-day engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cloud Pak for Data, IKC and Manta is required or highly beneficial.
• Strong background in Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes administration.
• Proficient with Helm charts, GitLab CI/CD and GitOps practices.
• Hands-on scripting in Bash or Python for automation tasks.
• Experience upgrading CPD environments and using cpd-cli/CASE files.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Cloud Pak for Data 5.3.1 and related components.
• Design and implement GitOps pipelines in GitLab to automate upgrades.
• Develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot CPD, OpenShift and deployment automation issues.
• Produce technical documentation and runbooks for operations.

Skills

Cloud Pak for Data

Red Hat OpenShift

Helm charts

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

cpd-cli

CASE packages

Bash/Python scripting

GitOps

Tools

cpd-cli

CASE packages

Job description

Location:Canberra, with onsite and remote working arrangements
Engagement:Approximately 80 days, full-time
Security clearance:Minimum Baseline clearance, with NV1 preferred

About the Opportunity

A technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Cloud Pak for Data Engineer to support the installation, automation and upgrade of Cloud Pak for Data environments running on Red Hat OpenShift.

This hands-on role will focus on configuring CPD 5.3.1, developing automated deployment processes and implementing GitOps pipelines to support upgrades to CPD 5.4.x. The successful candidate will also troubleshoot platform and automation issues and produce supporting technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure Cloud Pak for Data 5.3.1.
• Enable Helm chart-based deployments.
• Use cpd-cli to generate image digests and service-specific CASE files.
• Design and implement GitOps pipelines in GitLab to automate CPD upgrades from version 5.3.1 to 5.4.x.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts that improve operational efficiency and system functionality.
• Investigate and resolve issues across CPD, Red Hat OpenShift and deployment automation.
• Produce clear technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Cloud Pak for Data Engineer

Location:Canberra, with onsite and remote working arrangements
Engagement:Approximately 80 days, full-time
Security clearance:Minimum Baseline clearance, with NV1 preferred

About the Opportunity

A technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Cloud Pak for Data Engineer to support the installation, automation and upgrade of Cloud Pak for Data environments running on Red Hat OpenShift.

This hands-on role will focus on configuring CPD 5.3.1, developing automated deployment processes and implementing GitOps pipelines to support upgrades to CPD 5.4.x. The successful candidate will also troubleshoot platform and automation issues and produce supporting technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure Cloud Pak for Data 5.3.1.
• Enable Helm chart-based deployments.
• Use cpd-cli to generate image digests and service-specific CASE files.
• Design and implement GitOps pipelines in GitLab to automate CPD upgrades from version 5.3.1 to 5.4.x.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts that improve operational efficiency and system functionality.
• Investigate and resolve issues across CPD, Red Hat OpenShift and deployment automation.
• Produce clear technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience with Cloud Pak for Data, including IKC and Manta.
• Strong experience working with Red Hat OpenShift.
• Sound knowledge of Helm charts, Kubernetes and GitLab CI/CD.
• Hands-on experience with cpd-cli, CASE packages and CPD platform upgrades.
• Scripting experience using Bash, Python or a similar language.
• Experience implementing GitOps practices and automated deployment solutions.

Security Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum Australian Government Baseline security clearance. Candidates with an NV1 clearance will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• A hands-on engagement working with Cloud Pak for Data and Red Hat OpenShift.
• The opportunity to deliver a defined CPD upgrade and deployment automation program.
• Exposure to Helm, GitLab CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernetes and platform automation.
• A Canberra-based engagement offering onsite and remote working arrangements. ,