Senior Platform Engineer

We are LSD Open, a revolutionary technology partner focused on delivering cutting‑edge solutions that fast‑track digital innovation. Our journey began in 2001 with a foundation deeply rooted in open‑source software and setting the pace in digital transformation. We’ve since expanded into managed services, cloud migration, and software licenses, with our footprint growing from South Africa into Mauritius and Dubai. With an unparalleled blend of expertise, we navigate complex technological landscapes to catalyse innovation through rapid scale, streamlined integrations, enhanced systems performance and future‑ready infrastructure.

We are on a mission to continue to be technological pioneers, accelerating our clients and partners’ innovation journeys into the future.

We are LSD Open, a revolutionary technology partner focused on delivering cutting‑edge solutions that fast‑track digital innovation. Our journey began in 2001 with a foundation deeply rooted in open‑source software and setting the pace in digital transformation. We’ve since expanded into managed services, cloud migration, and software licenses, with our footprint growing from South Africa into Mauritius and Dubai. With an unparalleled blend of expertise, we navigate complex technological landscapes to catalyse innovation through rapid scale, streamlined integrations, enhanced systems performance and future‑ready infrastructure.

We are on a mission to continue to be technological pioneers, accelerating our clients and partners’ innovation journeys into the future.

This is a remote position.

Join LSD Open as a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and ope rationalise enterprise Open Shift platforms across hybrid, on‑premise, and cloud environments throughout the Middle East and globally.

• Engine & Operationalise
  :
  Design, deploy, and maintain Red Hat Open Shift‑focused LSD Managed Kubernetes (MKS) environments for enterprise client architectures.
• Automate Everything
  :
  Drive mature Dev Sec Ops  practices using Ansible and Linux automation to streamline Open Shift platform delivery, configuration, and scaling.
• Escalation & Leadership
  :
  Act as the senior escalation point for LSD Open Support teams and pioneer continuous Open Shift delivery standards.
• Commercial Alignment
  :
  Partner with sales teams to ensure client technical solutions map directly to commercial arrangements.
• Global Impact
  :
  Engage in hands‑on project delivery requiring travel across the Middle East and internationally.

Red Hat Certifications
:
Active Red Hat Certifications including:

• EX467
  :
  Red Hat Certified Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible Automation Platform exam
• EX380
  :
  Red Hat Certified Advanced System Administrator in Open Shift
• EX316
  :
  Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open Shift Virtualisation
• EX280: Red Hat Certified Open Shift Administrator
• EX294: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

• Open Shift Expertise
  : 4+ years of dedicated hands‑on experience designing, building, and managing Red Hat Open Shift infrastructure (including Open Shift Virtualisation).
• Ansible Mastery
  :
  Deep expertise in Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for enterprise environment provisioning and configuration.
• Linux Deep‑Dive
  :
  Advanced Linux system administration skills with a heavy focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Dev Sec Ops  Tooling
  :
  Proficiency in Git Ops workflows (ArgoCD, Flux), CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins), and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic).

• Work‑From‑Home Flexibility
  :
  Design a remote work schedule tailored to your personal rhythm and productivity style.
• Free Red Hat Certifications
  :
  Full support for your professional growth with free access to official Red Hat training courses, certification exams (EX380, EX316, etc.), and Udemy resources.
• Home Office Budget
  :
  Complete financial coverage for gear, high‑end monitors, and ergonomic setups for your home workspace.
• Holistic Support
  :
  Free access to therapy via Ollie Health and dedicated personal financial coaching through Verdades Consulting.
• Generous PTO
  : 15 days of annual leave to start, with incremental scaling based on milestone tenure.

Ready to lead enterprise Open Shift solutions at scale?

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