Red Hat OpenShift Administrator Container Operations & Linux Remote

Project overview

For our client in the healthcare sector, we are looking for experienced support in container operations based on Red Hat OpenShift & Linux. The focus is on operating, further developing, and monitoring the Kubernetes/OpenShift container platforms. The activity is carried out remotely and occasionally on-site by arrangement.

Task:

The role includes the independent execution of deployments, the analysis and resolution of issues (Pods, Network, Storage, Performance), and the continuous optimization of the platform's stability, security, and automation. This includes setting up and maintaining monitoring/alerting, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, and creating and maintaining documentation. An important component is the regular knowledge transfer to internal operations and project teams.

Requirements

Regulatory & Environment:

Soft Skills & Communication:

• Profound experience in operating Kubernetes/container platforms, preferably Red Hat OpenShift
• Linux administration (min. 2 years, ideally SUSE and Ubuntu)
• Confident handling of deployments in Kubernetes/OpenShift (resource management, namespaces, ingress/networking, storage)
• Experience in troubleshooting and performance analysis (Pods, network, storage, cluster resources)
• Setup and operation of monitoring and alerting solutions for container environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Argo CD, Tekton) for build, test, and deployment
• Experience in critical infrastructure environments (e.g., social security, healthcare, finance)
• Understanding of IT security and compliance requirements (BSI-Grundschutz, EU GDPR, § 80 SGB X)
• Willingness to work with high to very high security requirements
• Fluent German (written and spoken) (must-have criterion)
• Structured working style with strong documentation skills
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues to internal teams (knowledge transfer)

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: ab sofort bis Ende 2027
• Location: Remote, DE
• Languages: German