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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Consultant: OpenShift BareMetal Virtualization - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** User Authentication, Program Optimization, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Storage Area Network (SAN), Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Network Security, Network Architecture, OpenShift, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Deployment, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Okta, System Availability, HybridCloud, Storage Technologies, Bare Metal - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/14518C12CEE441E1B12860888B12ABF8/job/ ## About the Role Experience with the following skills: MUST HAVE the Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Certification OpenShift core infrastructure (i.e.: DNS, NTP, networking, storage) Bare Metal installation / Redfish / Virtual Media Hybrid Cloud Console, Agent and Assisted Installer GitOps and Helm OpenShift Virt - including MTV OpenShift Virt networking - including OVS bridges and Linux bridges, VLAN management Storage Networking - including iSCSI Authentication and RBAC - including Okta integrations, OpenShift RBAC OpenShift Operators management Observability - logging, metrics and alerting OpenShift lifecycle management - updates/upgrades VM and Container workloads and lifecycle management Networking, networking, networking - including a deep understanding of port requirements for OpenShift ## Description A client of Insight Global is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift and cloud-native infrastructure to lead the design, implementation, migration, and operational management of enterprise container and virtualization platforms. This individual will serve as a trusted technical advisor for clients, driving architecture decisions, troubleshooting complex infrastructure challenges, and delivering scalable OpenShift solutions across bare metal and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with OpenShift core infrastructure components, including DNS, NTP, networking, and storage, as well as hands-on expertise deploying and managing OpenShift on bare metal using technologies such as Redfish and Virtual Media. Experience leveraging Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Console, Agent-Based Installer, and Assisted Installer methodologies is required., The Senior Consultant will be responsible for implementing modern automation and platform engineering practices through GitOps and Helm, while supporting containerized and virtualized workloads using OpenShift Virtualization, including Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV). Strong knowledge of OpenShift Virtualization networking is essential, including OVS bridges, Linux bridges, VLAN configuration and management, and integration with enterprise networking environments. The consultant must also possess solid experience with storage and storage networking technologies, including iSCSI and persistent storage architectures supporting mission-critical applications. This role requires advanced knowledge of OpenShift authentication and authorization frameworks, including RBAC design and administration, identity provider integrations, and federated authentication solutions such as Okta. The consultant will be expected to manage and maintain OpenShift Operators, implement platform observability capabilities including logging, metrics, monitoring, and alerting, and oversee OpenShift lifecycle management activities such as cluster updates, upgrades, patching, and platform optimization. Additionally, the individual will support the full lifecycle of both virtual machine and container-based workloads, ensuring platform reliability, security, and operational excellence. Success in this role requires exceptional networking expertise and a deep understanding of OpenShift networking architecture, including ingress, egress, service networking, port requirements, network security, traffic flow, and connectivity troubleshooting across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting and client-facing skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, mentor client teams, produce technical documentation, and lead infrastructure modernization initiatives from planning through production deployment. Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments, supporting mission-critical workloads, and delivering Red Hat OpenShift transformations is highly desired. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From Code to Motion: Building an Autonomous Hat-Hunting Robot with Kubernetes & ML](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1609-from-code-to-motion-building-an-autonomous-hat-hunting-robot-with-kubernetes-ml) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)