Platform Engineer - Linux RedHat

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting company is seeking a Platform Engineer specialized in Linux RedHat and OpenShift for their Preston office. The role involves managing RHEL/OpenShift platforms, deploying clusters, and ensuring security and performance standards are achieved. Candidates should possess strong scripting skills, knowledge of network protocols, and familiarity with cloud services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Additional leave for charitable activities

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing RHEL/OpenShift.
• Experience deploying clusters and migrating workloads.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain RHEL/OpenShift platforms, install and troubleshoot.
• Deploy OpenShift clusters in various environments.
• Migrate workloads from VMware to Red Hat platforms.

Skills

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Network protocols

Security best practices

Automation tools

Managing RHEL environments

OpenShift deployment

Job description

Job Title: Platform Engineer - Linux RedHat, OpenShift

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Client: Accenture

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing services in strategy, consulting, technology, and operations. We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with expertise in Linux RedHat and OpenShift to join our team in Preston, Lancashire.

This role involves managing RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/OpenShift platforms, deploying and configuring clusters on-premises and in the cloud, migrating workloads, and ensuring security and performance standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain RHEL/OpenShift platforms, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Deploy and configure OpenShift clusters in various environments.
• Migrate workloads from VMware to Red Hat platforms with minimal downtime.
• Implement security best practices, monitor system performance, and automate tasks using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in managing RHEL and OpenShift environments.
• Experience with deploying clusters and migrating workloads.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of network protocols, security, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP.

Preferred Skills:

• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable activities. Flexibility and onsite presence may be required.

About Accenture:

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