OpenShift Virtualization Engineer

Job Title : OpenShift EngineerLocation : Chennai Onsite - HybridNotice Period : Joining within 15 Days onlyJob Summary :We are seeking a specialized OpenShift Engineer with a minimum of 6+ years of IT experience and 3+ years of dedicated focus on OpenShift and Kubernetes. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, build, and administration of OpenShift Container Platform clusters at our Edge locations.A key focus of this position is OpenShift Virtualization (OSV). You will leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate cluster provisioning, manage capacity, and ensure high availability for both containerized applications and virtual machines.Key Responsibilities :1. Cluster Engineering & Virtualization (Edge Focus) :- Build & Deploy : Design, build, and configure OpenShift Virtualization (OSV) clusters at on-premise Edge locations.- Infrastructure Management : Manage the underlying infrastructure, including Network and Storage configurations required to set up robust clusters.- Capacity Planning : Manage cluster capacity, tenant provisioning, and resource isolation to ensure optimal performance for distributed workloads.2. Infrastructure Automation (IaC) :- Automation Development : Develop and maintain robust automation scripts to build and manage platform capacity using Ansible, Terraform, and Bash/Python.- CI/CD Integration : Design and implement Tekton pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, automating the lifecycle of the container platform.- Scripting : Write clean, maintainable code (YAML, Python, Node.js) to support system administration tasks and operational tooling.3. Operations, Observability & Support :- Lifecycle Management : Manage the full lifecycle of the platform, including installation, upgrades, hotfixes, and patching of OpenShift clusters.- Observability : Implement and manage monitoring solutions using Dynatrace, Grafana, and Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RHACM) to ensure system health.- L2 Support : Provide Level 2 engineering support, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for complex issues and performing unit testing on infrastructure code.- Documentation : Author and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and playbooks to support the broader engineering team.Required Skills & Technical Expertise :- Core Platform : Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), OpenShift Virtualization (OSV), and Kubernetes.- Container Technology : Strong working knowledge of Docker and container runtimes.- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Mandatory hands-on experience developing automation using Ansible and Terraform.- Scripting : Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, Bash, Node.js, or PowerShell.- CI/CD : Proven experience creating and managing pipelines using Tekton.- Observability : Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Grafana, and RHACM.- Infrastructure Fundamentals : Strong understanding of Network and Storage configuration in the context of cluster setup.Experience Requirements :- Total Experience : 6+ years of overall IT experience.- Relevant Experience : Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience specifically in building, administering, and managing OpenShift container and virtualization platforms.Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) :- Experience with NetApp Controllers and storage integration.- Background in VMware ESX administration.- Knowledge of Linux Cluster management.- Experience with Splunk for log analysis.Education :- Required : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (ref:hirist.tech)