Security Consultant - II (DevOps - RedHat OpenShift/ OpenShift) (Pune)

Leading; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gruve, a software services startup, is seeking a Security Consultant - II (DevOps - RedHat OpenShift/OpenShift) to fortify hybrid cloud environments with OpenShift/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and network automation.

You will collaborate with Network and Firewall Architects to ensure secure containerized apps across on-prem and cloud, while advancing automation with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and IaC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of OpenShift/Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes admin, network ops or DevOps automation.
• Strong knowledge of OpenShift/Kubernetes in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, or similar automation tools.
• Solid Linux, Bash/Python scripting, and container networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with routing and connectivity troubleshooting (BGP/OSPF/VXLAN).
• Experience with Git-based CI/CD and IaC workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, administer, and optimize OpenShift clusters for performance, scalability, security, and connectivity.
• Implement DevOps and automation pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and IaC.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines for microservices using Git-based workflows.
• Collaborate with Network and Firewall Architects on OpenShift networking and security.
• Ensure observability with monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and maintain docs.

Skills

OpenShift/Kubernetes administration

Git-based CI/CD

Linux shell scripting (Bash/Python)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Bitbucket

Job description

About Gruve

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with robust customer and partner networks.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Security Consultant - II (DevOps - RedHat OpenShift/ OpenShift) with strong hands-on experience in network automation, container orchestration, and infrastructure operations. The role involves supporting and enhancing OpenShift/ Kubernetes and hybrid cloud environments, managing CI/CD pipelines, and automating network and system deployments. You will work closely with Network and Firewall Architects to ensure seamless integration between containerized applications, on-prem networks, and security platforms in a hybrid infrastructure setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, administer, and optimize OpenShift clusters for performance, scalability, security, and reliable pod/service/network connectivity, including Linux (RHEL/CentOS) node, storage, and container runtime management.
• Implement DevOps and automation pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and IaC principles to automate network, system, and application configuration tasks.
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines supporting continuous integration and delivery of microservices, leveraging Git, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket.
• Collaborate with Network and Firewall Architects to align OpenShift/ Kubernetes networking, segmentation, and security with enterprise network policies.
• Ensure observability and operational stability by implementing monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK), performing incident analysis, managing changes, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 - 6 years of experience in OpenShift/ RedHat OpenShift/ Kubernetes administration, network operations, or DevOps automation.
• Strong working knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift or OpenShift or Kubernetes in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, or equivalent automation tools.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, shell scripting (Bash/Python), and container networking (CNI, Ingress/Egress).
• Familiarity with network routing and connectivity troubleshooting (BGP, OSPF, or VXLAN concepts).
• Experience with Git-based CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or CCNP DevNet Specialist.
• Experience with Apigee, Istio, or service mesh integration.
• Basic exposure to cloud-native Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, or GKE).
• Familiarity with API automation and DevSecOps practices.

Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. .