OpenShift Administrator

Company: Butler Aerospace and Defense
Location: Littleton
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

OpenShift Administrator Location:Remote Job ID: 71213 Pay Range: $80-96 The deadline to apply is 07/18/2025 We are looking for a consultant to come support us for IBM cloud Pak for data platform support, this would require the candidate to have the following skills: An effective OpenShift administrator, an individual should possess a combination of technical skills, knowledge, and experience in the following areas: Core Skills: 1. Containerization: Understanding of containerization concepts, including Docker, and container orchestration using Kubernetes. 2. Linux: Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar distributions. 3. Networking: Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing. 4. Security: Understanding of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption. 5. Troubleshooting: Strong troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, debugging, and problem-solving. OpenShift Specific Skills: 1. OpenShift Architecture: Understanding of OpenShift architecture, including masters, nodes, and etcd. 2. OpenShift CLI: Proficiency in using the OpenShift CLI (oc) to manage and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters. 3. OpenShift Web Console: Familiarity with the OpenShift web console and its features. 4. Project and Application Management: Understanding of how to create, manage, and scale projects and applications in OpenShift. 5. Image Management: Knowledge of how to manage container images, including building, pushing, and pulling images. Kubernetes Skills: 1. Kubernetes Concepts: Understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, deployments, and persistent volumes. 2. Kubernetes CLI: Proficiency in using the Kubernetes CLI (kubectl) to manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters. 3. Kubernetes Networking: Knowledge of Kubernetes networking concepts, including services, endpoints, and network policies. Additional Skills: 1. Automation: Understanding of automation tools, such as Ansible, and how to use them to automate OpenShift tasks. 2. Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus and Grafana, and how to use them to monitor OpenShift clusters. 3. Backup and Restore: Understanding of how to backup and restore OpenShift clusters, including etcd and persistent volumes. 4. Scalability and Performance: Knowledge of how to optimize OpenShift cluster performance and scalability. 5. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with development teams, including understanding of agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. Certifications: 1. Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration: This certification demonstrates expertise in OpenShift administration and is highly recommended for OpenShift administrators. 2. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): This certification demonstrates expertise in Kubernetes administration and is also highly recommended for OpenShift administrators. People skills - good interpersonal skills - team player Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices . Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at

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