Linux OpenShift Engineer

Linux OpenShift Engineer

Posted Today by 1763272767

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for a Linux OpenShift Engineer to design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux administration skills, deep expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes, and experience with CI/CD and cloud integrations. This role emphasizes performance, reliability, and security in Linux systems while automating tasks and integrating with cloud platforms. The position is remote and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and maintain Linux systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Design, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Kubernetes orchestration.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy.
  • Work with container technologies including Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes.
  • Integrate OpenShift with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
  • Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
  • Implement and monitor system performance using tools like Prometheus and Splunk.
  • Apply GitOps principles and manage DevSpaces and OpenShift security configurations.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in Linux system administration.
  • Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes (certifications not required).
  • Proficiency in Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline development (or similar tools).
  • Familiarity with AWS and Azure integration.
  • AWS or Azure certifications are a plus.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Linux OpenShift Engineer

Location: Memphis, TN preferred

Schedule: Monday Friday (9 AM 5 PM CST)

Rate: $55 58/hr W2 (same on C2C)

Visa: All visas accepted

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Linux OpenShift Engineer to support the design, deployment, and management of containerized applications in enterprise environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration experience, deep OpenShift/Kubernetes expertise, and a solid background in CI/CD, automation, and cloud integrations.

Essential Job Functions

Administer and maintain Linux systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
Design, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Kubernetes orchestration.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy.
Work with container technologies including Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes.
Integrate OpenShift with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
Implement and monitor system performance using tools like Prometheus and Splunk.
Apply GitOps principles and manage DevSpaces and OpenShift security configurations.

Requirements

Strong experience in Linux system administration
Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes (certifications not required)
Proficiency in Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline development (or similar tools)
Familiarity with AWS and Azure integration
AWS or Azure certifications are a plus
5+ years of relevant experience

Top Skills

Strong Linux administration background
Deep OpenShift & Kubernetes orchestration experience
Proficiency with containers: Docker, Helm, Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS / Azure
Experience with upgrades, migrations, and ongoing platform support

Note: Docker & Kubernetes are foundational to how OpenShift operates.
Helm simplifies Kubernetes deployments through reusable charts, making it valuable for this role.