Cloud System Admin

Cradlepoint is seeking a highly skilled Cloud System Admin (OpenShift Engineer) to design, implement, and manage our enterprise container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and cloud-native technologies to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance deployments across our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• OpenShift Platform Management:
• Deploy, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters on-premises and in cloud environments.
• Maintain cluster health, performance, and security through proactive monitoring and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to OpenShift and Kubernetes effectively.
• Integrate OpenShift with DevSecOps tools to ensure robust security and compliance throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.
• Containerization & Orchestration:
• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement best practices for managing Pods, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets within OpenShift.
• Optimize resource utilization and implement effective auto-scaling strategies to handle varying workloads.
• Cloud & Hybrid Deployments:
• Deploy OpenShift clusters on leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Configure networking, ingress, and load balancing solutions specifically for OpenShift environments.
• Manage complex multi-cluster and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring seamless operation.
• Security & Compliance:
• Implement RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), network policies, and pod security best practices to secure the containerized environment.
• Monitor and secure container images using tools like Red Hat Quay, Clair, or Aqua Security.
• Enforce OpenShift policies to ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring & Logging:
• Set up comprehensive monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenShift Monitoring.
• Configure centralized logging solutions using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibera) or Loki.
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize OpenShift workloads for efficiency and stability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP 4.x+).
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm charts.
• Proven experience in Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with OpenShift deployments.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.
• Understanding of GitOps tools like ArgoCD or FluxCD.

Certifications (Preferred but not Mandatory)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (EX280)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• AWS/Azure/GCP certifications related to Kubernetes/OpenShift