Senior OpenShift Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Senior OpenShift Cloud Engineer

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $57.00hr - $62.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate for this role as an OpenShift/Cloud Engineer will be accountable for engineering, support, automation, and thought leadership as it relates to the organization s Platform-as-a-Service offerings. The candidate will assist with application migrations to the organization s Platform-as-a-Service offerings and perform other related activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience working with RedHat OpenShift Infrastructure design, deployment, and operational support.
• Experience with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) 4.6 through the latest stable versions.
• Extensive knowledge of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and deployment of containerized applications/microservices architectures.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with the RedHat Enterprise Linux operating system.
• Experience with Java, JBoss, Nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application architectures.
• Specific knowledge and experience with migrating and refactoring applications to containerized workloads.
• Demonstrated skill in at least one or more configuration management/scripting technologies, such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Python.
• Specific knowledge and experience provisioning multi-node High Availability (HA) clusters, including monitoring, performance testing, and application deployment.
• Experienced with automated deployment tools.
• Deep conceptual and applied understanding of DevOps concepts, tools, and practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or comparable substitutes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multitasking environment where multiple projects require participation simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills to effectively communicate complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge of networking topics such as protocols, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Willingness to document processes, share knowledge, and train other members of the team.
• Working knowledge and adaptability to current technology standards.

Preferred:

• Experience with VMware technologies such as vCenter, vRA, and vRO, as well as experience running OpenShift on bare metal.
• Working knowledge of SSL certificate management.
• Experience with Agile teams, tools, practices, and ceremonies (Kanban, stand-ups, sprints, etc.).
• Ability to keep abreast of relevant industry-leading standards and emerging technologies.
• Container and pod-level monitoring and logging experience using Dynatrace and QRadar.
• Experience working with IBM Cloud and/or AWS.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities