Key skills
AzureCitrixCloudKubernetesLinuxNode.jsOpenShiftVMware
About this role
Role Overview
- Assist with the design of Bare Metal OpenShift clusters optimized for virtualization, ensuring high performance for compute-heavy VM workloads.
- Lead the end-to-end migration lifecycle from VMware vSphere to OpenShift, leveraging the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV).
- Experience configuring Portworx as the storage provider on top of Pure Storage.
- Experience managing backup and DR within Red Hat OpenShift environments.
- Manage VM-specific "Day 2" operations, including Live Migration, node maintenance/draining, and high-availability (HA) scheduling.
- Proactively monitor systems with CheckMK, manage storage on Pure Storage and HPE.
- Act as a final escalation point for complex technical issues, performing deep-dive root cause analysis and collaborating with support teams.
- Work closely with a team of skilled engineers to share knowledge, improve processes, and evaluate emerging technologies.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours support for critical infrastructure.
- Ability to work weekends for project rollouts and maintenance tasks.
Requirements
- 7-10 Years in Systems Engineering
- 2-4 Years working directly with Kubernetes or OpenShift (MSP environment preferred)
- 1-3 Years strong Linux administration skills
- Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi/vCenter, Proxmox VE
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS)
- Application & Desktop Delivery: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix NetScaler (ADC)
- Storage: Pure Storage, HPE
- Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux
- Monitoring: CheckMK or similar enterprise monitoring tools
- Availability to work Eastern Time (EST) business hours with occasional evenings/weekends as part of the on-call rotation.
Tech Stack
- Azure
- Citrix
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Node.js
- OpenShift
- VMware
Benefits
- Exposure to diverse array of technologies
- Part of a team of experienced engineers who aim to deliver exceptional service
- Competitive compensation
- Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO
- Opportunities to further technical education through online courses
- Positive, friendly, supportive work environment