Unix / Openshift System Administrator

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This post is for an OpenShift Platform Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team and will be jointly responsible for the day to day support and maintenance of the Redhat OpenShift Container platform and the wider Redhat Linux server estate. The team provide support to multiple programmes of work, including Ministry of Defence Information Services (MoD IS).

This is a hands-on role whereby the successful candidate will need to be highly proficient in Container platform technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, RHEL OpenShift 3&4 as well as multiple LINUX / UNIX operating systems (RHEL, HPUX, Solaris, CentOS) with an appreciation of other related Infrastructure technologies including networking, storage, Virtualization and HCI platforms. There will be the requirement to work with other teams to ensure the smooth delivery of Projects and identify opportunities for improvement through automation techniques.

This includes monitoring the Service Management tool for Incidents, Problems, Service Requests and Change tasks to ensure we are improving the quality and adherence to contractual SLA and KPI requirements of the programme within Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), Redhat OpenShift enterprise implementation and support

• . Ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of OpenShift/Container Platfor
• m Installation, maintenance, and configuration of production and non-production OpenShift environments
• . Perform patching, software implementations, and upgrades to Redhat OpenShift platforms
• . Support the delivery of automated Infrastructur
• e Perform and automate patching and monitoring activitie
• s Work closely with other teams across the business to improve efficienc
• y Fault diagnosis including problem statements and mitigation plannin
• g The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a 24x7 on-call team and provide extended hours support via a team Rota
• . Service and application Migration activities (RHEL & OCP
• ) Provide input and design review to ensure best practice implementation of container platforms and automation toolchain
• s Being on the On-call rota being on-call roughly 1 in 5
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Hands on experience with OpenShift upgrades, installations, and configuration. (ideally managed large scale migration and deployments

• ) Hands on experience in Redhat OpenShift Administration activities
• . Knowledge of container monitoring tools and metrics
• . Ability to write scripts for OpenShift day to day task automation
• . OpenShift knowledge of OpenShift v 3.x & 4.x (Operators, registry, Networking and CICD on OpenShift
• ) Troubleshooting and performance tuning experience
• . Experience of automation techniques and toolchains (Ansible, Ansible Tower, Gitlab Jenkins
• ) Thorough understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and OpenShif
• t Experience in a UNIX and Redhat [RHEL8 & RHEL 9] administration rol
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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): DevOps/CI/CD process architecture/engineering experienc

• e Redhat Certification RHSA or RHC
• E Redhat Certified Specialist in Containers & Kubernete
• s Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration Fluency in at least once scripting language such as Ruby, PowerShell, Python or Java
• . Experience of working within a secure and high availability environmen
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Shift Participation in a shift pattern covering 7AM - 7PM Monday to Friday

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The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives, Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom), * Competitive base pay and incentive programs.

• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
• Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.