Kubernetes & OpenShift Engineer

NEPSE Trading; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies seeks a Kubernetes & OpenShift Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise‑grade Red Hat OpenShift platforms across on‑premises and cloud environments, owning the end‑to‑end lifecycle.

The candidate should have 6+ years with Kubernetes/OpenShift, strong Linux skills, and experience with CI/CD, security, and IaC, collaborating with teams to deliver a stable, scalable container platform. This is a remote role for candidates in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience operating container platforms in production.
• At least three years on RedHat OpenShift.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and OpenShift internals (operators, CRDs, RBAC, networking).
• Strong Linux administration skills (networking, performance tuning, troubleshooting).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Helm).
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines on OpenShift or Kubernetes (Tekton, Jenkins, Argo CD).
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Working knowledge of cluster monitoring, logging, and tracing tools.
• Familiarity with container image security and supply chain hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate OpenShift platforms across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Own the end‑to‑end platform lifecycle from provisioning to optimization.
• Collaborate with application teams, security, and infrastructure stakeholders to deliver a stable container platform.

Skills

Kubernetes/OpenShift internals

Linux administration

Scripting (Bash/Python/Go)

CI/CD pipelines

Security practices

Monitoring/logging/tracing

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Helm

Tekton

Jenkins

Argo CD

Job description

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.

Job Title: Kubernetes & OpenShift Engineer

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)

Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2

Salary Range: $135,000–$155,000 Annually

Experience Required: 6+ years

Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes & OpenShift Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise‑grade Red Hat OpenShift container platforms running mission‑critical workloads across on‑premises and cloud environments. In this role you will own the end‑to‑end platform lifecycle — from cluster provisioning and hardening, through workload onboarding and developer enablement, to ongoing operations and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes internals, strong Linux fundamentals, and a security‑first mindset, and will partner with application teams, security engineers, and infrastructure stakeholders to deliver a stable, secure, and developer‑friendly container platform.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience operating container platforms in production, with at least three years on RedHat OpenShift.
• Deep, hands‑on knowledge of Kubernetes and OpenShift internals, including operators, CRDs, RBAC, and networking.
• Strong Linux administration skills, including networking, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Helm.
• Solid experience implementing CI/CD pipelines on OpenShift or Kubernetes using Tekton, Jenkins, or Argo CD.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Working knowledge of cluster monitoring, logging, and tracing tools.
• Familiarity with container image security and supply chain hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration or Architect‑level Red Hat certification.
• Experience operating OpenShift on at least one major public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to service mesh implementations (OpenShift Service Mesh, Istio, Linkerd).
• Familiarity with regulated environments such as PCI‑DS, HIPAA, or SOC2.
• Experience with GitOps workflows using Argo CD or Flux.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall. BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.