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Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer | LSD Open

Join LSD Open as a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and operationalise enterprise OpenShift platforms across hybrid, on-premise, and cloud environments throughout the Middle East and globally.

What You'll Do

  • Engine & Operationalise: Design, deploy, and maintain Red Hat OpenShift-focused LSD Managed Kubernetes (MKS) environments for enterprise client architectures.

  • Automate Everything: Drive mature DevSecOps practices using Ansible and Linux automation to streamline OpenShift platform delivery, configuration, and scaling.

  • Escalation & Leadership: Act as the senior escalation point for LSD Open Support teams and pioneer continuous OpenShift 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.

Requirements

Red Hat Certifications: Active RedHat Certifications including:

      • EX467: Red Hat Certified Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible Automation Platform exam

      • EX380: Red Hat Certified Advanced System Administrator in OpenShift

      • EX316: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualisation

      • EX280: Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator

      • EX294: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

  • OpenShift Expertise: 4+ years of dedicated hands-on experience designing, building, and managing Red Hat OpenShift infrastructure (including OpenShift 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).

  • DevSecOps Tooling: Proficiency in GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic).

Benefits

  • 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 OpenShift solutions at scale? Apply today or message us directly with your profile.

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