OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Engineer to help design, build, and evolve their enterprise container platform. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on platform architecture, automation, and modernization rather than day-to-day operational support.

This individual will lead the design and implementation of OpenShift and Kubernetes capabilities across on-premises and future cloud environments, helping establish a scalable, secure, and resilient platform for modern application deployment. The role offers significant influence in shaping the organization’s container strategy and future Azure cloud direction.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and implement OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms
• Lead cluster architecture, deployment, and platform engineering initiatives
• Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and related technologies
• Partner with infrastructure, application, security, and architecture teams to establish platform standards and best practices
• Drive container adoption and cloud-native application strategies
• Define platform governance, security, scalability, and resiliency standards
• Create roadmaps for platform growth, modernization, and future cloud integration
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams
• Establish high-availability, disaster recovery, and operational frameworks for containerized workloads

• 7+ years of infrastructure, platform engineering, or cloud engineering experience
• 3+ years of hands-on OpenShift and/or Kubernetes design and implementation experience
• Strong experience building enterprise container platforms, not just administering them
• Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
• Strong understanding of networking, container security, and enterprise infrastructure architecture
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
• Experience developing CI/CD, GitOps, or cloud-native deployment practices
• Ability to influence technical direction and collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders

Preferred

• Azure cloud experience
• OpenShift certifications
• ArgoCD or GitOps experience
• Multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
• Experience leading cloud transformation or platform modernization initiatives

This role is ideal for someone who has designed and built OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms and wants the opportunity to influence long-term platform and cloud strategy., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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