We are looking for Senior OpenShift PaaS Administrator - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Toronto, ON
Job Title: Senior OpenShift PaaS Administrator - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $41.00hr - $46.00hr
Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a PaaS Administrator to work closely with a prominent customer. This role has high visibility across enabling delivery units. The successful candidate will bring a strong vision for embracing disruptive technologies, specifically in the PaaS domain focusing on the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, using an application-down approach to develop robust solutions for customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Implementation experience on enterprise PaaS solutions based on RedHat OpenShift on a variety of IaaS platforms like OpenStack, VMware, and Public Cloud.
- Demonstrate strong experience in OCP (OpenShift), RedHat, Virtualization (KVM), and VMware.
- Deploy the latest version of OpenShift with CoreOS as the operating system.
- Implement OCP ecosystem tools for logging, monitoring, and alerting.
- Utilize a strong understanding of Virtualization, Container native storage, and OpenStack.
- Apply networking fundamentals, SDN, cluster and resource management, and Cloud deployment across AWS, Azure, Google, or IBM cloud platforms.
- Execute security implementation on Kubernetes following best practices.
- Apply hands-on experience with GitOps for platform and application deployment.
- Utilize knowledge and experience with Container native storage such as Ceph, Gluster, and OCS.
- Implement DevOps principles and build CI/CD Pipelines using Jenkins and other DevOps tool stacks.
- Assist in migrations and assessment of applications on platforms written in different languages and technologies (Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, Terraform, WAS, WebLogic) to open-source solutions involving Docker or Kubernetes Frameworks.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or other relevant streams.
- Certifications in OpenShift are preferred.
- At least one public cloud computing-related certification is preferred.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in complex or large enterprise customer-facing positions as a technology Consultant, Administrator, or Engineer.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience on OpenShift or related technologies.
- Excellent hands-on experience with Docker in setting up and managing private Docker Trusted Registry (DTR).
- Working knowledge of technologies like Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with OpenShift manual and automated (UPI/IPI) deployment, as well as managing multiple environments and clusters.
- Familiarity with industry best practices and fluency in explaining them to stakeholders.
- Experience and knowledge regarding microservices deployments and auto-scaling, alongside application development tools and software lifecycle processes.
- Hands-on experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes setup, installation, and administration.
- Familiarity with industry-leading orchestration tools like Ansible or similar products.
- Knowledge of software development processes in an agile environment with a focus on DevOps and CI/CD.
- Quick learner with the ability to present solutions and complex technical concepts to various audiences.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at different management levels.
- Experience in migration from 3.x to 4.x of the OpenShift container platform is an added advantage.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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