OpenShift Architect

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: OpenShift Architect
Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 60/40 (2 days per week)
Duration: 01/05/2026
Pay rate: £537 per day inside IR35

must be eligible for SC or hold active SC Clearance

Role Description:
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

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.