Role Title: OpenShift Architect Duration: contract to run until 01/05/2026 Location: Wokingham, Hybrid 2 days per week Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC is desired but SC Eligible will be considered Role purpose / summary Architecture Design: Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. Migration: Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift, often with minimal downtime, assessing readiness and developing detailed plans. Integration: Integrate OpenShift with underlying infrastructure, including VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Pure Storage, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies, and conduct security assessments. Automation & DevOps: Build CI/CD pipelines and automate DevOps workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and training to development and operations teams on OpenShift architecture and best practices. Platform Improvement: Continuously iterate on the platform by implementing enhancements, improving reliability, and ensuring the platform stays current. Required Skills & Qualifications: OpenShift & Kubernetes: Strong design and implementation experience with Red Hat OpenShift and underlying Kubernetes principles. Containerization : In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker. Virtualization : Expertise with VMware tools and technologies, such as vSphere and vCenter. Networking & Storage : Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). CI/CD & DevOps : Hands-on experience with Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar CI/CD tools and a strong understanding of DevOps methodologies. Automation : Proficiency with automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash. Cloud Platforms : Experience with various IaaS platforms like AWS and Azure. Linux : Strong Linux administration skills are essential All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!