OPENSHIFT/CLOUD ENGINEER

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Sponsorship is not available at this time.

About the role

Long-term contract position located in Dallas, TX (onsite). In-person interview required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operationally support Red Hat OpenShift infrastructure (OCP 4.6 through latest stable version).
• Migrate and refactor applications to containerized workloads.
• Provision and manage multi-node high-availability clusters, including monitoring, performance testing, and application deployment.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins, or comparable substitutes.
• Apply DevOps concepts, tools, and practices to automate deployment and operational tasks.
• Document processes, share knowledge, and train other team members.
• Communicate complex technical issues effectively through written, oral, and digital channels.
• Work in a multi-tasking environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Red Hat OpenShift infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and containerized application/microservices architectures.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.
• Experience with Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application architectures.
• Proficiency in at least one configuration management or scripting technology (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python).
• Hands-on experience with automated deployment tools.
• Deep understanding of DevOps concepts, tools, and practices.
• Analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of networking topics (protocols, firewalls, load balancers).
• Willingness to document and share knowledge with the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware technologies (vCenter, vRA, vRO) and running OpenShift on bare metal.
• Working knowledge of SSL certificate management.
• Experience with Agile teams, tools, practices, and ceremonies (Kanban, stand-ups, sprints).
• Familiarity with container and pod-level monitoring and logging tools (Dynatrace, QRadar).
• Experience working with IBM Cloud and/or AWS.
• Awareness of relevant industry-leading standards and emerging technologies.

Pay

$46/hour on W2 (all-inclusive).

Benefits

• Option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision).
• Paid major holidays.
• Paid sick leave as per state law.