Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Cleared (SC) Platform Engineer to support the relocation of a critical on-premise application platform to a new physical site. This role is hands-on and pivotal to ensuring platform continuity, operational resilience, and compliance post-migration. You will work closely with local engineering teams to re-establish infrastructure and container orchestration environments, as well as produce robust documentation for long-term supportability.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the migration and reconfiguration of a business-critical application platform to a new site.
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Collaborate with on-site teams to document operational procedures, dependencies, and configurations.
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Validate and re-establish the full platform stack, including infrastructure, OS, networking, and Middleware.
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Rebuild and verify container environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes) to ensure full functionality.
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Develop automated pipelines for configuration management and application deployment.
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Ensure compliance with licensing and vendor agreements during and post-migration.
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Deliver detailed, high-quality handover documentation for BAU support teams.
Technical Requirements
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Extensive experience in platform engineering within hybrid and cloud environments (Azure or private cloud).
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Strong hands-on knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes (preferably EKS), and Infrastructure as Code.
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Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
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Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins).
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Scripting/programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, PowerShell, C#, Java, JavaScript (React).
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Solid understanding of databases and SQL within platform contexts.
Desirable Certifications
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Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
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Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer
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Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes