Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) 4 to support a remote platform deployment engagement (260 hours with potential for extension). This role will focus on the design, deployment, and configuration of OpenShift 4 in an enterprise environment. The consultant will lead platform implementation efforts, ensure adherence to best practices, and provide technical guidance to internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment and configuration of OpenShift Container Platform 4
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available OCP architectures
- Configure cluster components, networking, storage, and security controls
- Support installation using supported deployment methods (IPI/UPI as applicable)
- Integrate OpenShift with enterprise identity, networking, and infrastructure services
- Validate cluster health, performance, and operational readiness
- Document deployment architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
- Provide knowledge transfer and best practice guidance to client teams
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in container platforms and enterprise infrastructure
- Strong hands-on expertise with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
- Experience leading OCP installations and cluster deployments
- Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration principles
- Experience integrating OpenShift with enterprise networking and storage solutions
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
- Red Hat OpenShift certifications
- Experience deploying OpenShift in hybrid or cloud environments
- Background in DevOps, CI/CD integration, or platform engineering
- Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience