OpenShift GitOps & Virtualisation Architect, £575-675 per day inside IR35
6 months rolling, Remote Working
Bench IT require an experienced OpenShift GitOps & Virtualisation Architect to join a project starting ASAP working remotely. This resource will own the automation, governance and platform life cycle architecture for the OpenShift estate. They will be responsible for defining how OpenShift Container Platform and OpenShift Virtualisation environments are deployed, governed, upgraded and operated at scale using Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (ACM), OpenShift GitOps and Argo CD.
A key responsibility will be reviewing and maturing an existing GitOps implementation, assessing current approaches and helping define the future-state operating model for both container and virtual machine platforms. The role will also help shape VMware-to-OpenShift Virtualisation migration patterns and application modernisation strategies, including the containerisation of suitable workloads.
This is a hands-on architecture role. The successful candidate must be capable of defining standards, producing architecture deliverables, guiding implementation teams and providing technical leadership across GitOps, OpenShift Virtualisation, multi-cluster governance and platform automation. xgikmsk
Skillset and background:
- Proven OpenShift architecture experience
- Expert-level experience with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (ACM)
- Expert-level experience with Argo CD and OpenShift GitOps
- Strong experience designing and operating multi-cluster OpenShift environments
- Experience reviewing, rationalising and maturing GitOps implementations in large enterprise environments
- Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift Virtualisation and KubeVirt
- Experience designing and operating OpenShift Virtualisation platforms for enterprise VM workloads
- Experience defining VMware-to-OpenShift Virtualisation migration strategies and operating models
- Experience assessing application estates for containerisation and defining modernisation pathways
- Strong understanding of GitOps governance, Policy-as-Code and platform life cycle management
- Experience designing disaster recovery and recovery orchestration models for OpenShift platforms
- Ability to produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
OpenShift GitOps & Virtualisation Architect, £575-675 per day inside IR35 employer: Bench IT Limited
As an Infrastructure Cabling and Connectivity Designer in London, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to cutting-edge projects in complex data centre environments. Join us to be part of a supportive team that prioritises employee development and fosters a rewarding career path.
