Job Title: OpenShift Administrator
Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week required)
Salary/Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35
Start Date: 01/01/2026
Job Type: Contract
Introduction:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced OpenShift Administrator to support the installation, configuration, and ongoing management of OpenShift environments across a large-scale technical landscape.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives:
In this role, you will ensure OpenShift platforms are secure, reliable, and running at optimal performance through proactive administration and continuous improvement.
Install, configure, and maintain OpenShift clusters across on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based environments.
Carry out upgrades, patching, and scaling activities to ensure the platform meets operational and performance requirements.
Monitor cluster health, performance, and utilisation, taking a proactive approach to maintenance and issue resolution.
Manage platform security, including user access, policies, and resource allocations.
Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and wider enterprise technologies.
Automate recurring administrative tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools.
Ensure all OpenShift environments adhere to required security, regulatory, and operational standards.
Provide support for incidents, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis related to OpenShift platforms.
Required Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in installing, configuring, and administering OpenShift clusters.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and Linux operating systems.
Good knowledge of networking principles, storage solutions, and security best practices.
Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform, along with Scripting skills in Bash or Python.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions, including Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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