Infrastructure Specialist-Red Hat Platform
IBM · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Manage Red Hat OpenShift infrastructure solutions.
- Configure and monitor OpenShift clusters.
- Implement security and cost optimization measures.
- Automate processes using Ansible and Terraform.
- Collaborate on cloud migration projects.
About the role
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As an Infrastructure Specialist for the Red Hat OpenShift Platform, you will manage and implement Red Hat OpenShift-based infrastructure solutions according to established designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. You will collaborate with IT teams to implement and integrate OpenShift infrastructure solutions based on existing designs. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Set up and Configure OpenShift Clusters: Set up, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters, storage solutions, networking, and databases to effectively support business applications. This includes implementing and overseeing essential OpenShift resources such as namespaces, Persistent Volumes, and Network Policies.
- Monitor and Troubleshoot OpenShift Infrastructure: Continuously monitor OpenShift infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations to ensure reliable performance.
- Apply Security Measures: Apply and enforce security measures to ensure OpenShift infrastructure complies with organizational policies and industry regulations.
- Optimize Costs: Optimize costs by right-sizing resources, developing cost-effective solutions, and monitoring usage patterns.
- Automate Processes: Use automation tools like Ansible and Terraform to automate and streamline processes, applying experience with DevOps practices such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Exposure to Red Hat OpenShift Services: Deep proficiency in Red Hat OpenShift services, including OpenShift Container Platform, OpenShift Virtualization, and Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (ACM), along with expertise in Linux and VMware environments.
- Experience with Kubernetes Cluster Management: Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters through Red Hat OpenShift for effective container orchestration and scaling.
- Experience with DevOps Practices: Experience with DevOps practices, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and skilled in using automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
- Exposure to Cloud Migration Projects: Experience with cloud migration projects, including implementation and execution, is necessary for this role.
- Certification in Red Hat OpenShift: Certification in Red Hat OpenShift is desirable, with expertise in implementing and overseeing essential OpenShift resources such as namespaces, Persistent Volumes, and Network Policies.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Certification in Red Hat OpenShift: Certification in Red Hat OpenShift is desirable, demonstrating expertise in implementing and overseeing essential OpenShift resources such as namespaces, Persistent Volumes, and Network Policies.
Key skills/competency
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Kubernetes
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Linux
- VMware
- Cloud Migration
- Infrastructure Management
Skills & topics
- Infrastructure Specialist
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Kubernetes
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Linux
- VMware
- Cloud Migration
- IT Infrastructure
- Platform Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and DevOps experience.
- Showcase automation skills: Detail your Ansible and Terraform project contributions.
- Emphasize cloud migration: Include any cloud migration project experience.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on OpenShift, Linux, and VMware concepts.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Be ready to discuss teamwork in complex projects.
Technical preparation
Master OpenShift cluster setup and configuration.,Practice Kubernetes management and orchestration.,Automate deployments with Ansible and Terraform.,Prepare for Linux and VMware troubleshooting scenarios.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex infrastructure challenge.,How do you ensure system security?,Explain your cost optimization approach.,Discuss a challenging collaboration experience.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Infrastructure Specialist role at IBM Consulting regarding Red Hat OpenShift?
- The primary focus for an Infrastructure Specialist in this role at IBM Consulting is to manage and implement Red Hat OpenShift-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure, while also optimizing costs and automating processes.
- What are the key responsibilities for an Infrastructure Specialist on the Red Hat OpenShift Platform at IBM?
- Key responsibilities include setting up and configuring OpenShift clusters, storage, networking, and databases; monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure; applying security measures; optimizing costs; and automating processes using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
- What technical expertise is required for the Infrastructure Specialist role with Red Hat OpenShift at IBM?
- Required expertise includes deep proficiency in Red Hat OpenShift services (Container Platform, Virtualization, ACM), Kubernetes cluster management, Linux, VMware, DevOps practices (CI/CD), automation tools (Ansible, Terraform), and experience with cloud migration projects.
- Is a Red Hat OpenShift certification mandatory for this IBM Consulting position?
- While a certification in Red Hat OpenShift is desirable and demonstrates expertise, it is not strictly mandatory, but deep proficiency and experience with its essential resources are required.
- What kind of collaboration can I expect as an Infrastructure Specialist at IBM Consulting?
- You can expect to collaborate closely with IT teams to implement and integrate OpenShift infrastructure solutions based on established designs, working alongside leading companies to shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys.
- How does IBM Consulting support career development for Infrastructure Specialists?
- IBM Consulting's culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development, encouraging you to explore new ideas and challenge the norm, while valuing your unique skills and experiences.