OpenShift Engineer
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Systems Engineering
Job Description Apply Now
The OpenShift Engineer role represents an exciting opportunity for IT professionals with expertise in container platforms and automation to become a key contributor to a forward-thinking organization. As an OpenShift Engineer, you will leverage your knowledge to design, deploy, and maintain robust OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters, primarily focusing on on-premise environments. In this full-time position, you will work alongside talented professionals dedicated to supporting innovative technology solutions and driving business growth. Candidates passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are encouraged to apply and become part of a collaborative, growth-focused team.
As an OpenShift Engineer, you will play a critical role in the implementation and lifecycle management of OpenShift clusters, working closely with both development and DevOps teams. Your day-to-day work will involve building and managing scalable environments, developing automation scripts, and ensuring the continuous performance and reliability of containerized workloads. This position is ideally suited for professionals who enjoy problem-solving, have a strong background in systems administration or cloud engineering, and possess a commitment to operational excellence. The work environment fosters teamwork, innovation, and professional development, making it a rewarding place to advance your career as an OpenShift Engineer.
The organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values each team member's contributions. With a reputation built on decades of industry leadership and a commitment to employee ownership and recognition, joining this team as an OpenShift Engineer positions you for ongoing success and growth.
OpenShift Engineer - Summary- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters
- Primarily focus on on-premise environments, ensuring high availability and performance
- Collaborate with internal development and DevOps teams for seamless integration of containerized applications
- Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines utilizing OpenShift and tools such as GitLab CI
- Contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
- Design, implement, and maintain OpenShift clusters, ensuring scalability and reliability
- Automate cluster provisioning, management, and maintenance with tools like Ansible and Helm
- Develop, implement, and monitor CI/CD pipelines to support agile application deployment
- Monitor system health, identify performance bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues proactively
- Work closely with developers to support containerized workloads and microservices
- Document processes, configurations, and best practices to enhance team knowledge sharing
- Competitive compensation package structured to attract top talent in the OpenShift engineering field
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) for long-term financial growth
- Recognition programs reflecting the organization’s award-winning workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within an industry-leading organization
- Extensive hands-on experience with OpenShift OCP (version 4.12+ preferred)
- Proficient in managing VMware vSphere environments
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or in a related role
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with demonstrated independent and team collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including documentation of technical processes
- Demonstrated passion for automation, scalability, and operational excellence
- Driven IT professional with a track record of success in OpenShift and container orchestration
- Demonstrates initiative in designing and automating complex environments
- Values teamwork and clear communication in achieving project goals
- Committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on technological growth
- This OpenShift Engineer role offers the chance to work in a city known for its vibrant tech sector and innovative business community
- The company has more than 25 years of proven industry experience and recognition for excellence in staffing and client service
- 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. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an OpenShift Engineer, click the job application button and submit your application today to join an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.