OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin)
Location: Nashville, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: 3rd Party Applications
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OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin) to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing, supporting, and automating Red Hat OpenShift environments on AWS. This full-time, remote opportunity offers the chance to work with industry-leading technologies and contribute to the reliability and security of cloud-based container platforms.
As an OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin), you will be responsible for leading the administration and support of OpenShift clusters, ensuring seamless integration with AWS services. You will set operational standards, provide technical leadership, and drive automation workflows, all while maintaining the health and performance of complex, enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments. This position is ideal for candidates with a passion for cloud technologies, DevOps, and platform engineering, who can demonstrate advanced expertise in OpenShift, Kubernetes, and AWS infrastructure.
The OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin) role requires a deep understanding of modern DevOps practices, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, and hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to lead cloud platform initiatives, troubleshoot intricate system issues, and optimize performance across multiple layers of the stack. This is a challenging and rewarding position that offers significant opportunities for professional growth and the ability to make a lasting impact on a dynamic technical team.
Working as an OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin) provides the unique benefit of collaborating with an organization dedicated to innovation and operational excellence. The company culture emphasizes continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, making it an excellent environment for professionals who thrive on solving complex technical problems and mentoring others. If you are eager to advance your career in cloud platform administration and automation, you are encouraged to apply and join a team that values expertise, leadership, and a proactive approach to platform reliability.
OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin) - Summary- Lead the administration, configuration, patching, and upgrades of OpenShift clusters hosted on AWS.
- Design, implement, and support integrations between OpenShift and AWS services such as VPC, EC2, S3, and IAM.
- Oversee cluster health, capacity planning, backup and recovery procedures, and the development of automation workflows.
- Establish operational standards and provide technical leadership for platform support teams.
- Mentor team members and promote best practices in platform reliability and security.
- Administer and optimize OpenShift environments in AWS, focusing on reliability, performance, and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Kubernetes clusters, networking, storage, and container runtime layers.
- Implement automation using tools such as Ansible to streamline platform management and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of OpenShift with AWS infrastructure components.
- Lead incident response processes, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of platform operations through documentation, process refinement, and automation.
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for business-critical applications.
- Participate in capacity and resource planning for scalable platform growth.
- Uphold security standards and enforce compliance across cloud and container environments.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with market standards for OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin) professionals.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program and additional financial incentives.
- Access to an award-winning workplace recognized for client and talent satisfaction.
- Dedicated engagement manager providing support and guidance throughout your employment.
- Extensive experience in administering Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including VPC, EC2, S3, and IAM integration with OpenShift.
- Expertise in DevOps practices, automation tools (such as Ansible), and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methodologies.
- Strong troubleshooting, security enforcement, and performance optimization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale cloud platform support teams and deliver complex projects.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring abilities.
- Proven leadership experience in cloud native platform administration and support.
- Mastery of Red Hat Linux, OpenShift, and Kubernetes environments.
- Hands-on expertise with AWS infrastructure and automation workflows.
- Commitment to best practices in platform reliability, security, and operational excellence.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative technical setting.
- Join an organization with over 25 years of proven industry experience and a strong track record of employee satisfaction.
- Benefit from a supportive and engaging company culture that values continuous learning and professional development.
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to a high-impact, mission-driven team.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The company complies with all civil rights laws and regulations, maintaining confidentiality and equal opportunity for all candidates.
If you are an experienced OpenShift Administrator (OCP Admin) seeking to advance your career in a forward-thinking, technology-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button. Take the next step in your professional journey and join a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.