Our client is a large, Federal Government department that provides payments and services to assist people in a wide range of situations - from employment, ageing, health etc.

They are using cutting-edge technology to build world class digital platforms to realise their vision to be a world leader in government service delivery.

Role Description:

The Infrastructure Engineer will implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports their digital services.

The agency is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior OpenShift Administrator who can navigate the monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters

The ideal candidate will provide technical support, troubleshoot problems and automate solutions to ensure stable and efficient operation of OpenShift environments - with a proven ability to lead cloud projects, mentor junior staff and integrate seamlessly into a complex, dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, manage and troubleshoot OpenShift or other Kubernetes clusters in enterprise environments - ensuring high availability, reliability and scalability.
• Assist developers in automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications using OpenShift, utilising their GitOps platform and CI/CD pipelines for efficient service delivery.
• Oversee cluster management (inc. in-place cluster upgrades), resource allocation, configuration management and capacity planning within Red Hat OpenShift environments - ensuring optimal performance and responsible resource utilisation.
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform or Helm to support scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure the security of OpenShift environments by implementing best practices - including vulnerability scanning, network segmentation and role-based access control.
• Lead technical teams in the execution of OpenShift projects; mentoring junior engineers and managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects and business stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and alignment with business goals.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes and best practices - actively sharing this knowledge with the team.
• On-call duties may be required in extenuating circumstances however this is not the default expectation.
• Occasional/infrequent out of hours support may be required for maintenance or supporting activities.

Skills and Experience:
Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in system administration - including experience in OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster administration
• Extensive experience in Kubernetes administration - including networking, security, storage, and troubleshooting within containerised environments.
• Experience in a government or highly regulated enterprise environment - with demonstrated compliance to standards such as the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential 8
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration or equivalent certification (or a willingness to obtain these certifications within the first 3-6 months of employment)
• NV1 security clearance (or the ability to attain NV1)

Desirable:

• Certifications in Cloud Platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (or a willingness to obtain these certifications within the first 3-6 months of employment)
• Experience and knowledge across a breadth of ICT technologies or methodologies is highly desirable, these include: • Kubernetes • Ansible • Helm • Python & Bash • CI/CD Pipelines • Git • Linux

Consultant: Colin Massey

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