CTG is seeking to fill an **OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Engineer** opening for our client in New York. **Location:** Remote with ET work hours **Duration:** 12 months with a possibility for a full time hire directly with our client. **_Need:_** + The hired candidate will Not do App deployments. + They do architectural work and admin tasks within the teams. Purely an architect or purely DevOps will not be able to handle the role. + GitOps Workflows/ArgoCD is a must + 8 years professional exp at the minimum, does not have to all be Kubernetes but needs to have a solid foundation with it + Possible fits: Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Virtualization Engineer, OpenShift Engineer, Kubernetes Engineer + If everything is Kubernetes but related to applications then this is not a good fit. **No C2C please, W2 only - Citizen or GC** **Overview:** We are seeking an experienced OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join a team managing and maintaining the company's container platform. This person should bring expert knowledge of the OpenShift/Kubernetes platform and best practices for cluster deployments to the team. A large part of this role will be playing with the latest and greatest technologies and making recommendations on how to take advantage of them. An ideal candidate should have excellent technical credentials, experience in containers, networking, storage, compute, cloud infrastructure design and implementation, and excellent communication skills. **Education and Experience Preferred:** + Expert knowledge and experience with container technologies using **OpenShift/Kubernetes** and **Podman** / **Docker** (build, configure, support) + In-depth knowledge of **Linux** **systems** and how to configure them + Ability to write sustainable scripts using a language such as **Python** , **Perl** , or **Bash** + Experience with automation and creating **Ansible** playbooks and/or **Terraform** HCL + Advanced knowledge of Azure services, specifically **Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)** and A **zure Red Hat Openshift (ARO)** + In-depth experience using **GitOps** ( **ArgoCD** ) to configuring and maintaining Kubernetes clusters at scale **Primary Responsibilities:** + Automate the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of the bank's OpenShift clusters through the creation and deployment of custom pipelines + Participate in the review of new cluster configurations and pipelines to ensure they achieve their intended result in a non-disruptive manner + Identify, recommend, and implement upgrades and enhancements required to maintain system functionality and optimal performance + Lead efforts in infrastructure automation and continuous deployment utilizing a Cl/CD pipeline in a private virtualized environment + Document any new services or infrastructure being deployed as well as ensuring that current documentation remains accurate and follows best practices + Work closely with Technology management, senior Engineers, and support teams on a regular basis to implement and manage the design, development, and execution of technical solutions that meet or exceed current and future needs of the organization + Responsibilities may include infrastructure architecture and design, research, and development of new or expanded systems, creation of technology standards and policies, thorough analysis of user requirements and operational constraints, unit test and system integration, and user acceptance testing + Provide mentorship and coaching to engineers, technicians, and integrators + Maintain a strong aptitude and working knowledge of applications, systems, development environments, and vendor technologies in use + Seek to expand knowledge and understanding of Financial Services trends, practices, and technologies on a continuous basis + Coordinate vendor interactions and support tickets when required + Follow and promote use of industry best practices, standards, and procedures + Complete other related duties as assigned **Education and Experience Required:** + Combined minimum of 8 years' higher education and/or work experience + Strong understanding of the system development and infrastructure lifecycle and architecture, vendor best practices, IT Service Management, and systems design Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided **.** For additional information, please contact **Anisha Muralidhar** at **Anisha.Muralidhar@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $160,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. 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