Job Specifications
Description
We are seeking a Senior OpenShift Subject Matter Expert to join our infrastructure engineering group. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing OpenShift clusters across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. The right individual will be a Red Hat expert with strong virtualization knowledge, deep experience in container platforms, and the ability to drive automation, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and maintain OpenShift clusters in hybrid and on-prem environments with a focus on scalability, high availability, and performance.
Develop and enforce best practices for OpenShift operations, cluster lifecycle management, and Day-2 support.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and upgrades using Ansible, Terraform, and IaC methodologies.
Integrate container-native storage and ensure platforms support enterprise application scalability.
Implement and manage virtualization solutions (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, OpenShift Virtualization).
Partner with security teams to apply compliance standards, patch management, and proactive risk mitigation.
Monitor performance, observability, and resiliency using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic, New Relic, and Sysdig.
Support DevOps collaboration, providing guidance on containerization, Kubernetes, and OpenShift adoption across teams.
Deliver expertise to troubleshoot escalated issues, optimize cluster tuning, and ensure system reliability (99.9% uptime expected).
Required Qualifications
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) with multiple specialist certifications (OpenShift, Containers, Multi-Cluster Mgmt, Data Foundations, etc.).
Proven track record deploying and supporting enterprise-scale OpenShift platforms in production.
Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV).
Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks: Ansible, Terraform, scripting in Python or Bash.
Strong experience with hybrid cloud environments (Azure, on-prem).
Background in high availability design, disaster recovery, and cluster scaling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
About the Company
Madison-Davis is a leading executive search and temporary staffing firm specializing in financial services and technology. Founded in 1982 with a single purpose: to provide top-tier talent through a strategic approach and unparalleled subject matter expertise. We pride ourselves on the relationships we cultivate and the success of our placements, and our role in building highly-skilled workforces across financial services and technology. We have partnered with more than 1,000 companies across traditional finance, decentraliz...
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