- Design and implement multi-node OpenShift cluster architecture (bootstrap, control plane, infra, compute).
- Integrate DHCP with persistent IP and configure DNS records.
- Set up SSH key pair authentication and network prerequisites.
- Customize and deploy the OpenShift installation configuration.
- Deploy and configure load balancer and SSL certificates.
- Integrate LDAP/SAML with Airtel SSO/Active Directory.
- Configure internal ODF using Infra Nodes or integrate with external Ceph storage.
- Set up observability tools, required operators, and monitoring (GAP).
- Configure internal/external image registry and integrate with CI/CD pipeline.
- Create at least one project and implement a working CI/CD pipeline.
- Manage node lifecycle (cordon, drain, delete, verify) for sunset node scope.
- Integrate with object and block storage from Dell-EMC, HPE, Hitachi etc.
- Lead the integration of object and block storage platforms from enterprise vendors such as Dell EMC, HPE, and Hitachi to support OpenShift workloads.
Ceph Storage Cluster Deployment
- Prepare infrastructure including OS tuning, disks, network interfaces.
- Install and configure monitor nodes, daemons, and gateways.
- Provision storage services: object, block, and filesystem based.
- Implement observability and monitoring for Ceph.
- Align storage design with ODF integration strategy.
CI/CD and DevOps Integration
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for seamless CI/CD integration.
- Deploy CI/CD tools and pipelines for containerized workloads.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 6+ years of experience in Red Hat OpenShift deployments (version 4.x).
- Hands-on experience with Ceph Storage.
- Proficiency in Linux OS hardening, network configuration, and DNS/DHCP integration.
- Experience with containerized observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, EFK).
- Strong grasp of GitOps, DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
- Experience integrating OpenShift with enterprise SSO (LDAP/SAML).
- Knowledge of RHOCP Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) and custom resource definitions (CRDs).
- Familiarity with security best practices and SSL/TLS configurations.
Preferred Certifications:
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
- Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
- CKA/CKAD is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and documentation capabilities
- Ability to work independently and lead customer workshops
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
