Job summary
The Red Hat Consulting team is looking for an OpenShift Senior Consultant to join us in Canberra, Australia. In this role, you will be a key driver in architecting and implementing enterprise-scale container solutions for our customers. You will not only apply your deep technical expertise in Red Hat OpenShift but also act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through their digital transformation journey.
As a Senior Consultant, you will be at the forefront of modern cloud-native development. You will design and deploy sophisticated OpenShift environments, mentor customer teams, and ensure the successful adoption of DevOps and GitOps practices. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact, helping our customers build resilient, scalable, and secure application platforms.
You should be a motivated leader with exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for open source technology. If you are ready to take on complex challenges and help shape the future of hybrid-cloud computing, we want to hear from you.
Primary Job Responsibilities
* Lead complex Red Hat Consulting engagements, taking ownership of the full project lifecycle from design and architecture to successful implementation.
* Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) at the client site, addressing strategic IT needs and complex technical challenges.
* Design and implement sophisticated OpenShift solutions that integrate with a customer's existing infrastructure, including networking, storage, security, and identity management.
* Mentor and guide customer teams on best practices for containerisation, application deployment, and OpenShift administration.
* Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to automate application delivery and ensure a consistent, repeatable deployment process.
* Produce high-quality technical documentation, including architecture designs, operational runbooks, and project reports for both technical and executive stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for OpenShift upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
* Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and potential issues.
* Champion continuous learning and stay current with the latest OpenShift features, cloud-native technologies, and industry trends.
Required Skills
* Extensive experience as a senior consultant or architect, with a strong focus on cloud-native and container technologies.
* Deep, hands-on expertise with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), including installation, configuration, and day-2 operations.
* Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes and core concepts such as pods, services, deployments, and operators.
* Expertise in designing and implementing solutions with a focus on high availability, scalability, and security.
* Experience with DevOps and GitOps practices and related tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Tekton).
* Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, including networking, storage, and virtualisation.
* Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible).
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving critical issues.
* Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration is highly desirable, with the willingness to pursue other relevant certifications.
* Must be an Australian citizen
* Australian government security clearance at NV1 or above
* This role is based in Canberra and will require onsite delivery