Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, manage, and support Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform clusters (bare-metal or virtualized).
Maintain and monitor DELL/HPE servers and storage systems (e.g., PowerStore, Unity, Compellent) used in the container infrastructure.
Implement infrastructure as code using Ansible for automating configuration, deployment, and patching tasks.
Design, configure, and troubleshoot virtual networking elements including VXLAN, VLANs, bridges, and virtual switches (e.g., OVS, vSwitch).
Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and reliability of the OpenShift platform and associated infrastructure.
Work closely with development, security, and network teams to support DevOps pipelines and containerized applications.
Manage storage provisioning, performance optimization, and backup/recovery for virtual machines.
Apply security hardening, access controls, and auditing policies across OpenShift and supporting systems.
Provide documentation, runbooks, and training to other teams as needed.
Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift or other Kubernetes-based platforms.
Proven experience with DELL EMC storage systems (PowerStore, Unity, VxRail, etc.) and DELL PowerEdge servers.
Proficiency with Ansible for system automation and configuration management.
Solid understanding of virtual networking, including DPDK concepts and tools used in virtual environments.
Experience with Linux (preferably RHEL/CentOS) system administration.
Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, CRI-O), CI/CD workflows, and GitOps practices.
Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or equivalent.
Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.).
Good understanding of IT security practices and compliance standards.
Experience working with Telco equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (EX280) or equivalent certification.
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, or Red Hat Virtualization.
Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools (Ansible, Terraform, Helm, etc.).
Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience in a DevOps or SRE role supporting container-based microservices at scale.
