Job Description

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer (Senior OpenShift Administrator)

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1

Duration: Initial 12 months with up to 2 x 12-month extensions

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: IT Infrastructure

Sub-functional Expertise: OpenShift / Kubernetes Administration

Location of work: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC

Working arrangements: Hybrid – Minimum 6 weeks onsite in Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney; work-from-home considered thereafter

Closing date: 9AM Friday, 25 April 2025

Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in delivering critical services to support and manage OpenShift environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, deploying, managing and troubleshooting Red Hat OpenShift clusters and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and secure infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, manage and troubleshoot OpenShift or other Kubernetes clusters in enterprise environments
• Assist developers with deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications using GitOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Oversee OpenShift cluster management, including upgrades, configuration, resource allocation, and capacity planning
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible, Terraform or Helm
• Ensure security compliance via vulnerability scanning, network segmentation, and role-based access control
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, manage project timelines and deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure business alignment and operational stability
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and contribute to a shared knowledge base
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support where required

Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in system administration, with 3+ years in large-scale Kubernetes environments
• Deep technical knowledge in OpenShift/Kubernetes, including networking, security and storage
• Experience working in government or highly regulated environments
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (or willingness to obtain within 3-6 months)

Key Capabilities:

• Kubernetes cluster administration and support
• Infrastructure automation with Ansible, Terraform or Helm
• Container security and role-based access control
• CI/CD pipeline integration and GitOps
• Leadership and mentoring within a technical team
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups
• Technical documentation and best practice sharing

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related field, or demonstrated continuous professional experience of at least 5+ years in a large-scale ICT environment, and additionally 3+ years in a large-scale Kubernetes environment
• At least 5+ years of system administration experience, including OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster administration
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes administration (networking, security, storage, troubleshooting)
• Experience in a government or highly regulated environment, demonstrating compliance with ISM and Essential 8 standards
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration or equivalent certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 3–6 months

Desirable Criteria:

• Certifications in Cloud Platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or willingness to obtain within 3–6 months
• Broad knowledge or experience across:
  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • Helm
  • Python & Bash
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Git
  • Linux

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.