Container Management (Openshift)

Role: OpenShift & Ansible Expert

Experience: 8-10 Years

Mode : Work from office

This is an open FTE opportunity for one of our esteemed client.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive OpenShift and Ansible Automation Platform expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing and automating OpenShift container environments, developing and maintaining Ansible automation workflows, and a strong curiosity to continuously learn emerging technologies. This role supports the migration of Ansible workloads into OpenShift and enables seamless automation and orchestration aligned with DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift container platform environments.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible Automation Platform playbooks and workflows.
• Lead the migration of existing Ansible automation workloads onto OpenShift environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OpenShift clusters and Ansible automation processes.
• Collaborate effectively with development, operations, and security teams to establish automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and drive them to successful completion with minimal supervision.
• Actively identify opportunities for improvement and automation, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge by staying current with the latest OpenShift, Kubernetes, and automation trends.
• Document automation workflows, cluster configurations, and operational procedures clearly and comprehensively.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven expertise in managing and administering Red Hat OpenShift clusters (OpenShift 4.x preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including playbook development and AWX/Tower management.
• Solid understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes concepts, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Experience with Linux system administration and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash) for automation tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex distributed systems.
• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving environments.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments, supporting CI/CD and automation pipelines.

Preferred Certifications:

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Automation and Integration