OpenShift SME
We are looking for OpenShift SME at Sheffield, UK - 3 days per week Onsite
Role Overview:
THE BANK is seeking an experienced OpenShift Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for the design, implementation, and optimization of OpenShift clusters as part of a major infrastructure migration project. This role will define the roadmap, ensure best practices, and act as the primary technical authority for OpenShift within the bank's enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership:
- Define the OpenShift architecture roadmap and implementation strategy.
- Provide expert guidance on cluster design (multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem).
- Advise on best practices for container orchestration, networking, and storage integration.
- Solution Design & Integration:
- Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers, Automation Developers, and DevOps teams.
- Ensure seamless integration of OpenShift with the bank's enterprise systems and security frameworks.
- Performance & Optimization:
- Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements.
Implement high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Compliance & Security:
- Ensure OpenShift configurations align with the bank's security and regulatory standards.
- Support audits and compliance reviews.
- Governance & Documentation:
- Maintain detailed documentation of OpenShift architecture and operational procedures.
- Provide technical input for change management and governance processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes architecture and operations.
- Strong knowledge of containerization, networking, and storage integration.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Understanding of IT security standards and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
- Certifications such as Red Hat OpenShift Administrator/Architect preferred