Consultant - Openshift

Red Hat India Private Limited; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat seeks a Consultant to drive strategic virtualization projects and OpenShift-based solutions. You will lead workshops, architect deployments, and manage migrations with a focus on reliability and business outcomes.

The role requires deep Linux (RHEL) expertise, strong interaction with product engineering, and a track record in billable consultancy for global tech firms. Open to flexible, agile environments.

Qualifications

• Deep virtualization expertise with KVM and QEMU.
• Significant VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) migration experience.
• Hands-on OpenShift or Kubernetes with KubeVirt and stateful workloads.
• IaC proficiency: Ansible and Terraform for full-stack automation.
• SDN, load balancing, and persistent storage protocols like CSI/iSCSI/FC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct architectural discovery sessions and Design-and-Build workshops.
• Lead end-to-end OpenShift virtualization deployment and related components.
• Plan and execute large-scale VM migrations with MTV and ensure data integrity.

Skills

KVM & QEMU

VMware vSphere

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Ansible & Terraform

SDN & Storage (CSI/iSCSI/FC)

DevOps/GitOps (ArgoCD/Tekton/Jenkins)

Linux (RHEL) tuning & security

RHCA / RH OpenShift Virtualization

Consulting & stakeholder mgmt

Industry-level consulting

Job description

About The Job

The Consultant exercises good judgment and is responsible for working independently with minimal instruction whilst making sound decisions to resolve moderately complex technical issues that impact one's own area. This role independently prioritizes work and meets deadlines, contributing to project success by applying technical expertise and leading specific work streams within larger engagements. This role focuses on developing client management skills and broadening technical expertise.

What you will do

• Strategic Consulting: Conduct architectural discovery sessions and "Design-and-Build" workshops to align technical solutions with business outcomes.
• Solution Delivery: Lead the end-to-end implementation of OpenShift Virtualization, including platform installation, networking (OVN-K), and storage (OpenShift Data Foundation/Ceph).
• Migration Leadership: Plan and execute large-scale VM migrations (from VMware or Hyper-V) using the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV), ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Automation Mastery: Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Ansible and GitOps principles to ensure repeatable, production-ready environments.
• Client Advocacy: Act as a technical liaison between the customer and Red Hat Product Engineering, identifying product gaps and advocating for feature enhancements.

What will you bring

The following experience is considered a plus:

• Deep Virtualization Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of KVM and QEMU.
• Significant experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) is required to facilitate migrations.
• Container Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, specifically focused on KubeVirt or running stateful workloads.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency with Ansible and Terraform for full-stack automation.
• Enterprise Networking/Storage: Deep understanding of software-defined networking (SDN), load balancing, and persistent storage protocols (CSI, iSCSI, Fiber Channel).
• Consulting Experience: Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations, handle project scope creep, and present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Linux Foundations: Expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including performance tuning and security hardening.
• Certifications: Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in a billable consulting role for a global technology firm.
• DevOps/GitOps: Familiarity with ArgoCD, Tekton, or Jenkins for CI/CD workflows.

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