The Red Hat Consulting team is looking for an OpenShift Senior Consultant to join us in Adelaide, Australia. In this role, you will be a key driver in architecting and implementing enterprise-scale container solutions for our customers. You will not only apply your deep technical expertise in Red Hat OpenShift but also act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through their digital transformation journey.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be at the forefront of up-to-date cloud-native development. You will design and deploy sophisticated OpenShift environments, mentor customer teams, and ensure the successful adoption of DevOps and GitOps practices. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact, helping our customers build resilient, scalable, and secure application platforms.

You should be a motivated leader with exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for open source technology. If you are ready to take on complex challenges and help shape the future of hybrid-cloud computing, we want to hear from you.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Lead complex Red Hat Consulting engagements, taking ownership of the full project lifecycle from design and architecture to successful implementation.

Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) at the client site, addressing strategic IT needs and complex technical challenges.

Design and implement sophisticated OpenShift solutions that integrate with a customer's existing infrastructure, including networking, storage, security, and identity management.

Mentor and guide customer teams on best practices for containerisation, application deployment, and OpenShift administration.





Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to automate application delivery and ensure a consistent, repeatable deployment process.

Produce high-quality technical documentation, including architecture designs, operational runbooks, and project reports for both technical and executive stakeholders.

Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for OpenShift upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and potential issues.

Champion continuous learning and stay current with the latest OpenShift features, cloud-native technologies, and industry trends.

Required Skills

Extensive experience as a senior consultant or architect, with a strong focus on cloud-native and container technologies.

Deep, hands-on expertise with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), including installation, configuration, and day-2 operations.

Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes and core concepts such as pods, services, deployments, and operators.

Expertise in designing and implementing solutions with a focus on high availability, scalability, and security.

Experience with DevOps and GitOps practices and related tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Tekton).

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, including networking, storage, and virtualisation.

Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible).





Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving critical issues.

Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration is highly desirable, with the willingness to pursue other relevant certifications.

Must be an Australian citizen

Australian government security clearance at NV2 or above

This role is based in Adelaide and will require onsite delivery

We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge.

At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are.

We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge.

At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are.

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📌 Consultant - OpenShift (Adelaide)
🏢 Red Hat
📍 Adelaide