Data Engineer

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom in Canberra 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 focuses on configuring CPD 5.3.1, automating deployments and implementing GitOps pipelines to enable upgrades to CPD 5.4.x.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot platform and automation issues and produce technical documentation and runbooks.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cloud Pak for Data, IKC and Manta components.
• Strong Red Hat OpenShift knowledge and administration.
• Proficiency with Helm charts, Kubernetes and GitLab CI/CD.
• Scripting in Bash or Python and automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Cloud Pak for Data 5.3.1.
• Enable Helm chart-based deployments.
• Use cpd-cli to generate image digests and CASE files.
• Design GitOps pipelines in GitLab to automate CPD upgrades (5.3.1 → 5.4.x).
• Develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Produce technical documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Cloud Pak for Data

IKC/Manta

Red Hat OpenShift

Helm charts

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

cpd-cli

CASE packages

CPD upgrades

Bash scripting

Python scripting

GitOps

Job description

Location: Canberra, with onsite and remote working arrangements

Expected start: Late October 2026

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. ,