OpenShift Administrator

Experis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy firm is seeking an OpenShift Administrator based in Sheffield for a hybrid role. The responsibilities include installing and managing OpenShift clusters, performing upgrades and monitoring health, while ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Kubernetes and experience with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform. A valid understanding of CI/CD workflows will greatly benefit the applicants. Position is PAYE through umbrella.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with OpenShift installation and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure OpenShift clusters.
• Perform cluster upgrades and scaling.
• Monitor cluster health and implement maintenance.

Skills

OpenShift installation

Kubernetes knowledge

Linux systems administration

Ansible

Terraform

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Job description

Overview

Role Title: OpenShift Administrator
Sheffield Hybrid - 60% office 40% home
Duration: 12 months
£444

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Purpose

The OpenShift Administrator will be responsible for installing, configuring, and managing OpenShift clusters across the bank's enterprise environments. This role ensures the platform remains secure, scalable, and compliant by performing upgrades, patching, and cluster scaling activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain OpenShift clusters in on-prem, hybrid, or cloud environments.
• Perform cluster upgrades, patching, and scaling to meet business and technical requirements.
• Monitor cluster health and performance, implementing proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage user access, security policies, and resource quotas within OpenShift.
• Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and enterprise systems.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Ensure compliance with the bank's security, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Provide support for incident resolution and root cause analysis related to OpenShift environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with OpenShift installation, configuration, and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and Linux systems.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, storage management, and security best practices.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.