Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : OpenShift Cloud Engineer
Location : Dallas, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Target Pay Range : $95,000 - $180,000
- This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and / or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated OpenShift / Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for engineering, automation, support, and providing technical leadership for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments. The engineer will play a key role in application migration to container-based platforms, infrastructure optimization, and continuous delivery improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Support and manage Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments leveraging OpenShift and related technologies.Lead or support application migration and modernization initiatives, including containerization and refactoring.Design, implement, and manage automation for infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support containerized application architectures.Monitor platform health and performance, ensuring high availability and scalability.Provide hands-on engineering expertise in cloud platforms and container orchestration tools.Document system architecture, processes, and procedures; mentor and support knowledge sharing across the team.Required Skills & Experience :
5+ years of experience administering Red Hat OpenShift on VMs, bare metal, or managed services (e.g., ROSA).Hands-on experience with OpenShift Container Platform v4.15+, OpenShift Data Foundation, or OpenShift Platform Plus.Knowledge of Ceph storage administration.Proficient in cloud administration (AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud).Strong understanding of Linux containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and microservices-based application deployment.Familiarity with enterprise technologies such as Java, JBoss, nginx, and Node.js.Experience migrating and refactoring applications into container-based workloads.Skilled in at least one scripting or configuration management tool (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef).Experience with CI / CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and Ansible Automation Platform.Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.Working knowledge of networking concepts such as protocols, firewalls, and load balancing.Willingness to document, train, and mentor other team members.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with VMware tools (vCenter, vRA, vRO).Experience running OpenShift in bare-metal environments.Familiarity with ROSA or Azure OpenShift.Understanding of SSL certificate management.Experience in Agile environments, including participation in sprints, stand-ups, and Kanban workflows.Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace or QRadar.Awareness of emerging technologies and industry best practices.Team Culture
The team operates in a fast-paced, results-driven environment that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We take pride in our work, setting high standards and supporting one another to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will be energetic, goal-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high-performing and supportive team culture from day one.
