OpenShift Virtualization Platform EngineerWe are seeking a high-level OpenShift Virtualization Platform Engineer to lead a key client engagement.
This role is responsible for assessing a client's current virtualization platform and designing a comprehensive, high-level architecture and migration roadmap to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.You will lead deep-dive workshops, conduct thorough analysis of the current state (including hardware, operations, and workloads), and produce strategic deliverables.
This is a senior‐level role requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to guide clients through complex platform transformations.Required qualificationsExperience: Proven experience in a senior solutions or platform engineer role.Core Technology: Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.Virtualization: Strong background in traditional virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and migration strategies.Infrastructure: Expertise in enterprise infrastructure including compute, storage (systems and network), and networking.Communication: Exceptional workshop facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills.Documentation: Demonstrable experience producing high‐level executive summaries and detailed technical architecture reports.Analysis: Solid analytical skills to assess workloads, platform readiness, and operational maturity.Preferred qualificationsRelevant Red Hat certifications (e.g., OpenShift Administration, OpenShift Virtualization).




Experience in a client‐facing or consulting role.Hands‐on experience with multi‐cluster OpenShift management.Knowledge of specific backup, disaster recovery, and automation tools within the OpenShift ecosystem.Key responsibilitiesArchitecture & Migration Strategy: Design the high‐level architecture for the target OpenShift Virtualization platform, including node types, networking, storage, integrations, HA/DR, and migration automation.Assessment & Documentation: Review, revise, and document the client's current state, including business drivers, platform design and architecture, workloads, and OpenShift readiness.Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops and mentoring sessions to establish a common understanding of OpenShift Virtualization, including operational differences, capacity management, HA/DR capabilities, and security strategies.Hardware & Workload Analysis: Conduct a detailed hardware review for reuse viability (nodes, networking, storage) and perform a comprehensive virtual machine workload analysis to categorize applications.Deliverable Production: Produce detailed documentation containing the workload analysis, high‐level architecture, and a complete migration journey and roadmap.DetailValueRole Type Individual ContributorProfession Platform Engineering / DevOpsEmployment Type Full-TimeWork Site HybridKestrel Eight is an Australian ICT advisory and delivery firm.
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📌 Openshift Virtualization Platform Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Kestrel Eight
📍 Melbourne