Openshift Architect

Undisclosed; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 92,250 - 101,844; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking an OpenShift Architect to join their team in Wokingham. This hybrid role requires expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes, along with strong automation and security skills. Responsibilities include creating scalable architectures, leading migrations, and providing technical guidance. Competitive day rate up to £552 and contract running until May 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong design and implementation experience with Red Hat OpenShift.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.
• Expertise with VMware tools like vSphere.

Responsibilities

• Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures.
• Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift.
• Implement security best practices and automate DevOps workflows.

Skills

OpenShift & Kubernetes

Containerization

Virtualization

Networking & Storage

CI/CD & DevOps

Automation

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Banking & IT Recruiter | Connecting Top Talent with Leading Financial Institutions and IT Sectors | Specializing in Strategic Hires and Talent…

Role Title: OpenShift Architect

Duration: contract to run until 01/05/2026

Location: Wokingham, Hybrid 2 days per week

Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrellainside IR35

Clearance required: Active SC is desired but SC Eligible will be considered

Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.

Migration: Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift, often with minimal downtime, assessing readiness and developing detailed plans.

Integration: Integrate OpenShift with underlying infrastructure, including VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Pure Storage, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies, and conduct security assessments.

Automation & DevOps: Build CI/CD pipelines and automate DevOps workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and training to development and operations teams on OpenShift architecture and best practices.

Platform Improvement: Continuously iterate on the platform by implementing enhancements, improving reliability, and ensuring the platform stays current.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• OpenShift & Kubernetes: Strong design and implementation experience with Red Hat OpenShift and underlying Kubernetes principles.
• Containerization: In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.
• Virtualization: Expertise with VMware tools and technologies, such as vSphere and vCenter.
• Networking & Storage: Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).
• CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar CI/CD tools and a strong understanding of DevOps methodologies.
• Automation: Proficiency with automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with various IaaS platforms like AWS and Azure.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance.

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