Senior Consultant – OpenShift Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Design and oversee the implementation of Red Hat OpenShift infrastructure initiatives that utilize container and virtualization technologies.

• Develop automated, containerized solutions that concentrate on networking, storage, virtualization, security, logging, monitoring, high availability, and system resilience.

• Acquire knowledge and apply techniques related to container orchestration, container registries, container build methods, cloud storage, and software-defined networks.

• Travel regularly to collaborate with clients in financial services, retail, telecommunications, and institutions.

• Undergo comprehensive training on Kubernetes, OpenShift, DevOps, and GitOps post-hiring.

• Construct production-ready container and virtualization platforms that are integrated with current enterprise systems.

• Deploy source code into scalable containers and virtual machines via automated enterprise-scale processes.

• Work collaboratively to meet customer requirements using Red Hat OpenShift.

• Translate customer use cases into project plans that align with Red Hat technologies.

• Implement complex, large-scale container platform solutions in demanding customer settings.

• Assist fellow consultants in executing large-scale IT solutions that incorporate container technologies.

• Share lessons learned, best practices, and how-to guides with internal and external communities of practice.

• Integrate new technologies, frameworks, or methodologies into container platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related technical field.

• Proven experience in leading successful enterprise-level projects on modern cloud platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and automated hardware provisioning (BIOS/UEFI, RAID, BMC/Redfish, Kickstart/Cobbler).

• Advanced understanding of networking concepts: L2/L3, DHCP/DNS, load balancing, CNI (OVN-K, Calico, SR-IOV), and network security/firewall policies.

• Expertise in Kubernetes/OpenShift, including cluster architecture, lifecycle management, bare-metal deployment strategies, Day-2 operations, Operators, and GitOps.

• Proficiency in storage solutions, including distributed/local storage, RAID/NVMe, performance tuning, and data management/Disaster Recovery (Velero, OADP, Ceph/ODF).

• Strong skills in Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm).

• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, and Go.

• Knowledge of Linux/Kubernetes hardening, RBAC, SCC, network policies, TLS/PKI, NIST, and CIS.

• Expertise in logging/monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK; advanced troubleshooting of platforms and networks.

• Familiarity with common add-ons or third-party tools, including Aria/vRealize Suite, SRM, backup software, and performance tools.

• Extensive technical experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VMware tools.

• Understanding of VMware logging and alerting functions and their integration with enterprise systems like Splunk.

• Expert knowledge of VMware networking technologies, including switches and NSX.

• Expert knowledge of VMware storage technologies, including Datastores, vSAN, and vVols.

• Experience in one or more vertical industry sectors.

• Ability to lead design workshops, produce clear documentation, and facilitate knowledge transfer for Day-0/1/2 planning.

• Proven track record in a strategic advisory capacity to senior IT and business executives.

• Practical knowledge and experience in agile, scrum, and DevOps team environments.

• Exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation abilities.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites for approximately 20-30 weeks annually across North America.

• Successful candidates must reside in a state where Red Hat is authorized to conduct business.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care.

• Health Savings Account associated with a high deductible medical plan.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Paid parental leave programs available for all new parents.

• Leave benefits, including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Reimbursement for family planning expenses.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Transportation expense account.

• Employee assistance program.