Job details Infrastructure Engineers implement, manage
and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual,
networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports digital
services. The agency is seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Senior OpenShift Administrator who can navigate the monitoring,
installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and
maintenance of on-premises Red Hat OpenShift clusters, particularly
within the context of government services. The ideal candidate will
provide technical support, troubleshoot problems and automate
solutions to ensure stable and efficient operation of OpenShift
environments, with a proven ability to lead cloud projects, mentor
junior staff and integrate seamlessly into a complex, dynamic team
environment. Key duties and responsibilities Design, deploy,
manage, and troubleshoot OpenShift or other Kubernetes clusters in
enterprise environments, ensuring high availability, reliability
and scalability. Assist developers in automating the deployment,
scaling, and management of containerised applications using
OpenShift, utilising our GitOps platform and CI/CD pipelines for
efficient service delivery. Oversee cluster management (inc.
in-place cluster upgrades), resource allocation, configuration
management, and capacity planning within Red Hat OpenShift
environments, ensuring optimal performance and responsible resource
utilisation. Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Helm to support
scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure. Ensure the security of
OpenShift environments by implementing best practices, including
vulnerability scanning,



network segmentation, and role-based access
control. Lead technical teams in the execution of OpenShift
projects, mentoring junior engineers and managing project timelines
and deliverables. Work closely with cross-functional teams,
including developers, architects, and business stakeholders, to
ensure smooth operations and alignment with business goals.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and
best practices, and actively share knowledge with the team. On-call
duties may be required in extenuating circumstances however this is
not the default expectation. Occasional/infrequent out of hours
support may be required for maintenance or supporting activities.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1) Bachelors degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field
highly desirable, or demonstrated continuous professional
experience of at least 5+ years in a large scale ICT environment,
and additionally 3+ years in a large scale kubernetes setting
is a suitable alternative. 2) Experience At least 5+ years of
experience in system administering - Including experience in
OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster administration. Extensive experience
in Kubernetes administration - Including networking, security,
storage, and troubleshooting within containerised environments.
Experience in a government or highly regulated setting, with
demonstrated compliance to standards such as the Information
Security Manual (ISM) and Essential 8 3) Mandatory Red Hat
Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration or equivalent
certification, or a willingness to obtain these certifications
within the first 3-6 months of employment.

📌 IT Infrastructure Engineer (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Ontrack Systems Aus
📍 Australian Capital Territory