OpenShift and Ansible Specialist

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Linux OS Administrator Open Shift and Ansible Specialist

Enterprise IT Infrastructure

As a Linux OS Administrator specialized in Open Shift and Ansible you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our clients Linux-based infrastructure and deploying applications on Open Shift You will also be responsible for automating tasks using Ansible streamlining processes and ensuring the stability security and high availability of systems Your expertise in both Open Shift and Ansible will be instrumental in optimizing performance resolving issues applying security standards performing OS patching and supporting our clients technology needs

• Install configure patch and maintain Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance security and reliability
• Deploy and manage containerized applications on the Open Shift platform including setting up pods services and routes
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure continuous availability of services
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot any application-related issues on Open Shift
• Develop test and maintain Ansible playbooks for automating various system administration tasks including software installations configurations and updates
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access data breaches and cyber threats as per the approved Security Standard This includes configuring controls setting up access controls and supporting configuration and system audits
• Apply security standards and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Perform regular OS patching and updates to address security vulnerabilities and keep systems up-to-date
• Perform routine system backups disaster recovery planning and system upgrades to keep systems resilient and protected
• Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to optimize infrastructure performance
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential vulnerabilities

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL and certified RHCE
• Strong expertise in deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes and Open Shift
• Proficiency in automation using Ansible including creating playbooks roles and modules
• Solid understanding of networking concepts TCP IP DNS and firewall configurations
• Experience with containerization technologies and container orchestration
• Knowledge of scripting languages e g Bash Python to automate tasks and create custom solutions
• Experience in OS monitoring tools and commands
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS Azure or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with other containerization platforms such as Docker Swarm or Kubernetes
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Red Hat Certified Open Shift Administrator