OpenShift Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX - in-office presence requirement 3 days weekly or more as needed Job Type: 12-month Contract Target Salary Range*: $150,000 - $190,000. This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary Position Overview The OpenShift Engineer is accountable for engineering, support, automation, and thought leadership related to Platform-as-a-Service offerings. This role will administer multiple OpenShift clusters and assist project teams with application migrations to Platform-as-a-Service offerings and related activities. Key Responsibilities OpenShift Administration and Platform Support Administer multiple OpenShift clusters. Support Platform-as-a-Service offerings. Provide engineering, support, automation, and thought leadership related to Platform-as-a-Service offerings. Support OpenShift Administration. Support OpenShift Data Foundation. Support OpenShift Platform Plus. Support Advanced Cluster Management. Support Advanced Cluster Security. Support Ceph Administration. Application Migration and Containerization Assist project teams with application migrations to Platform-as-a-Service offerings. Support related application migration activities. Apply extensive knowledge of Linux containers, Docker, Kubernetes, and deployment of containerized applications and microservices architectures. Support migration and refactoring of applications to containerized workloads. DevOps, Automation, and CI/CD Work with automated deployment tools. Apply conceptual and practical understanding of DevOps concepts, tools, and practices. Work with CI/CD tools such as GitLab. Enterprise Application and Networking Support Apply working knowledge of Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application architectures. Apply working knowledge of networking topics such as protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and related areas. Communication, Documentation, and Knowledge Sharing Communicate complex technical issues. Provide comprehensive written, oral, and digital products. Document and share knowledge. Train other members of the team. Qualifications Experience OpenShift Administration. OpenShift Data Foundation. OpenShift Platform Plus. Advanced Cluster Management. Advanced Cluster Security. Ceph Administration. Extensive knowledge of Linux containers, Docker, Kubernetes, and deployment of containerized applications and microservices architectures. Working knowledge of Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application architectures. Specific knowledge and experience with migrating and refactoring applications to containerized workloads. Experience with automated deployment tools. Conceptual and applied understanding of DevOps concepts, tools, and practices. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab. Working knowledge of networking topics such as protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and related areas. Skills Analytical skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where multiple projects require participation at a given time. Ability to communicate complex technical issues. Ability to provide comprehensive written, oral, and digital products. Willingness to document, share knowledge, and train other members of the team. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of SSL certificates. Experience with Agile teams, tools, practices, and ceremonies, including kanban, stand-ups, and sprints. Keeps abreast of relevant industry-leading standards and emerging technologies. Container and pod-level monitoring and logging experience with Dynatrace and QRadar.