We are seeking an experienced OpenShift & DevOps Platform Lead/Manager to lead the design, implementation, automation, and operations of enterprise container platforms based on Red Hat OpenShift. The candidate will be responsible for managing OpenShift clusters, leading DevOps transformation, building CI/CD pipelines, and managing a team supporting mission-critical production environments.
This role requires deep expertise in Kubernetes/OpenShift, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and strong leadership experience managing production platform teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Ownership & Leadership• Lead and manage OpenShift platform operations across Production, DR, and Non-Production environments• Manage and mentor DevOps and OpenShift engineers (L2/L3 support)• Define platform standards, governance, and best practices• Ensure platform availability, scalability, and performance• Drive DevOps transformation and automation initiatives
OpenShift Cluster Management• Design, deploy, configure, and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters (OCP 4.16 and above)• Manage cluster components including:
o Control plane and worker nodes
o Operators and CRDs
o Ingress, Routes, and Load Balancers
o Persistent storage and volumes• Perform cluster upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management• Troubleshoot cluster, node, and application issues• Ensure cluster security, compliance, and performance
DevOps & CI/CD Implementation
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as:
o Jenkins
o GitLab CI/CD
o Azure DevOps
o GitHub Actions• Automate application build, test, and deployment processes• Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or similar tools• Enable automated deployments to OpenShift clusters
Infrastructure Automation & IaC• Implement Infrastructure as Code using:
o Ansible
o Terraform
o Helm charts• Automate cluster provisioning, configuration, and scaling• Automate operational tasks such as patching, deployment, and configuration
Containerization & Kubernetes Management• Support containerized workloads using Docker / Podman• Manage Kubernetes objects including:
o Pods
o Deployments
o StatefulSets
o Services
o ConfigMaps and Secrets• Troubleshoot container and orchestration issues
Incident Management & Platform Reliability• Own platform availability and reliability• Lead critical incident resolution (P1/P2)• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive measures• Improve MTTR, uptime, and platform stability• Ensure SLA and SLO compliance
Security & Compliance• Implement RBAC, security policies, and access controls• Manage secrets, certificates, and secure deployments• Ensure platform compliance with security and audit requirements• Implement vulnerability management and patching
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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