OpenShift Architect

OpenShift Architect

Whitehall Resources require an OpenShift Architect to work with a key client on a 6 month initial contract.

*This role will involve 3 days per week on site work in Wokingham, with the rest of the week working remotely.

*Inside IR35.

*Candidates are required to be eligible for SC clearance for this position.

OpenShift Architect
Architecture Design:
. Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.
Migration:
. Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift, often with minimal downtime, assessing readiness and developing detailed plans.
Integration:
. Integrate OpenShift with underlying infrastructure, including VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Pure Storage, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Security & Compliance:
. Implement and enforce security best practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies, and conduct security assessments.
Automation & DevOps:
. Build CI/CD pipelines and automate DevOps workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Technical Guidance:
. Provide technical guidance and training to development and operations teams on OpenShift architecture and best practices.
Platform Improvement:
. Continuously iterate on the platform by implementing enhancements, improving reliability, and ensuring the platform stays current.

Required Skills & Qualifications
. OpenShift & Kubernetes: Strong design and implementation experience with Red Hat OpenShift and underlying Kubernetes principles.
. Containerization: In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.
. Virtualization: Expertise with VMware tools and technologies, such as vSphere and vCenter.
. Networking & Storage: Understanding of networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).
. CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar CI/CD tools and a strong understanding of DevOps methodologies.
. Automation: Proficiency with automation tools and Scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash.
. Cloud Platforms: Experience with various IaaS platforms like AWS and Azure.
. Linux: Strong Linux administration skills are essential

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.