OpenShift Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer focused on containerized infrastructure and Kubernetes management. In this remote contract role, you will design and implement solutions, ensuring efficient deployment processes for applications. An ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and a strong grasp of CI/CD methodologies. The project is slated for a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, focusing on containerized infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes administration.
• Proficiency in Docker and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters for application deployment.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to containerized infrastructure.

Skills

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Grafana

Prometheus

Problem-solving

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Job description

This range is provided by SPECTRAFORCE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$66.00/hr - $66.00/hr

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Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Project Scope:

• Dept consists of 19 currently
• Managed Kubernetes/OpenShift (7-8 years now).
• Looking for someone familiar with OS clusters (how it works, etc.).
• Support application migration (story side) to Kubernetes.
• Must know CI/CD (use GITLab and Jenkins) as this will be used for migration.
• Use QUAY Image repository (Red Hat). Basic coding would be a PLUS
• Migration project Moving from PowerMax to Power Skill (Data Storage and Protection).
• Working with InfoSec Teams, Storage Teams, Netscaler Team, DNS Teams, etc. Work closely with multiple application teams.

Description:

• Senior IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions. Senior IT Systems Engineer's provide technical support and troubleshoot problems and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions. As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our containerized infrastructure using OpenShift/Kubernetes. You will work closely with our development teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of our applications.

Essential functions:

• Design, implement, and maintain OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters for containerized application deployment
• Configure and manage Kubernetes cluster for containers, images, and registries
• Develop and maintain monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and other tools
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to containerized infrastructure
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes
• Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Manage and maintain container image repositories using Quay, including image scanning, vulnerability management, and access control
• Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology
• Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
• Ensures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards
• Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
• Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners
• Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
• Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
• Determines best course of action for meeting business needs
• May participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises
• Performs on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on containerized infrastructure
• Strong expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes administration, including cluster setup, node management, and resource allocation
• Proficiency in Docker, including container creation, management, and orchestration
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools, including Grafana and Prometheus
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with Jenkins
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Extensive working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integration
• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Experience using Agile methodology

Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology

Required Education:

• Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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