Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced to support the design, implementation, and enhancement of security controls within an enterprise OpenShift environment. The ideal contractor will have hands-on experience securing OpenShift clusters and implementing platform-native security features in line with best practice and organisational security standards. Given the nature of the work we are Ideally looking for someone who already holds a SC clearance.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and manage security controls within Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
* Configure and enforce OpenShift security features, including:
* Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
* Security Context Constraints (SCCs)
* Network Policies
* Pod and container security configurations
* Integrate OpenShift with enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions (eg LDAP, Active Directory, SSO).
* Implement and support container image security, including image scanning, registries, and trusted pipelines.
* Work closely with platform, DevOps, and security teams to ensure secure-by-design container platforms.
* Support compliance, hardening, and audit requirements across OpenShift environments.
* Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues across clusters and workloads.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
* Proven experience implementing OpenShift security features at platform level.
* Solid understanding of container and Kubernetes security concepts.
* Experience with RBAC, SCCs, Network Policies, and secure workload configuration.
* Familiarity with container registries, image scanning, and vulnerability management.
* Strong Linux background (Red Hat/RHEL preferred).
Desirable Skills
* Experience with OpenShift Service Mesh, Operators, or GitOps tooling.
* Knowledge of enterprise security standards and compliance frameworks.
* Red Hat certifications (eg RHCSA, RHCE, or OpenShift certifications).
* Experience working in large-scale or regulated enterprise environments.
Please send your CV in the first instance.