Infrastructure Engineer (Linux & OpenShift)

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) migration and bare metal cluster engineering. The role focuses on migrating OCP workloads from VMware-based virtualized environments to bare metal infrastructure, while ensuring system stability, security, and performance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Linux system administration, automation, networking, and integration with Oracle database environments.

Key Responsibilities

OpenShift (OCP) Migration & Bare Metal Engineering

• Lead and execute migration of OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters from VMware virtual machines to bare metal servers

• Design and implement bare metal cluster architecture with a focus on scalability, performance, and security

• Develop automation scripts and tools to support deployment, configuration management, and operational efficiency

Linux System Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers (RHEL preferred)

• Administer enterprise-grade Linux systems, including system hardening, patching, and troubleshooting

• Support high-availability environments and optimize system performance and resource utilization

• Collaborate with application teams on deployments, upgrades, and system migrations

Networking & Infrastructure

• Configure and manage network components for bare metal clusters, including switches, VLANs, routing, and DNS

• Ensure secure and reliable network connectivity between OpenShift clusters and enterprise systems

Oracle Integration

• Support Oracle database deployments and integrations within Linux and OpenShift environments

• Work closely with database administrators to ensure performance, stability, and reliability

Documentation & Best Practices

• Create and maintain technical documentation for migration processes, architecture designs, and operational procedures

• Establish best practices for cluster management, backup, and disaster recovery

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS preferred)

• Hands-on experience with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), including cluster setup and migration

• Strong knowledge of bare metal server provisioning and cluster engineering

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, firewalls)

• Familiarity with Oracle database environments on Linux

Tools & Technologies

• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation tools

• Knowledge of VMware virtualization and migration strategies

• Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

• Good communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration beyond OpenShift

• Exposure to enterprise security and compliance standards