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 projects that utilize container and virtualization technologies.

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

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

• Travel frequently to collaborate with clients in the financial services, retail, telecommunications, and institutional sectors.

• Engage in comprehensive training on Kubernetes, OpenShift, DevOps, and GitOps technologies.

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

• Deploy source code into scalable containers and virtual machines using 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.

• Execute complex, large-scale container platform solutions in demanding customer environments.

• Assist fellow consultants in implementing large-scale IT solutions utilizing container technologies.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• In-depth knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and automated hardware provisioning, including BIOS/UEFI, RAID, BMC/Redfish, and 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 patterns, Day-2 operations, Operators, and GitOps.

• Proficient in storage solutions covering distributed/local storage, RAID/NVMe, performance tuning, and data management/DR using Velero, OADP, and Ceph/ODF.

• Strong skills in Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Helm.

• Experience in scripting languages including Bash, Python, and Go.

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

• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills for platforms and networks, including etcd, kernel, and tcpdump.

• Understanding of common add-ons or third-party tools, such as Aria/vRealize Suite, SRM, backup software, and performance analysis tools.

• Extensive technical experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, VM lifecycle operations, VMware logging and alerting, [S/DV]Switches/NSX, Datastores, vSAN, and vVols.

• Experience in one or more industry verticals.

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

• Proven strategic advisory experience with senior IT and business executives.

• Practical knowledge and experience working within agile, scrum, and DevOps teams.

• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

• Willingness to travel to customer locations approximately 20–30 weeks per year across North America.

• Must reside in a state where Red Hat is authorized to conduct business.

• Must be located anywhere in the U.S. within close proximity to an airport.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care.

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

• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Paid parental leave plans available for all new parents.

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

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Family planning reimbursement.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Transportation expense account.

• Employee assistance program.