Job Title: OpenShift Architect Location: Wokingham, Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Duration: 6 Months Rate: £525 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Clearance: Applications must be SC Eligible Key Responsibilities: Create scalable, secure, and highly available OpenShift architectures, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. Lead application and workload migrations to OpenShift, often with minimal downtime, assessing readiness and developing detailed plans. Integrate OpenShift with underlying infrastructure, including VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Pure Storage, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Implement and enforce security best practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies and conduct security assessments. Build CI/CD pipelines and automate DevOps workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Provide technical guidance and training to development and operations teams on OpenShift architecture and best practices. 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. Containerisation: In-depth knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker. Virtualisation: 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