Senior OpenShift Administrator

20 days ago

$140k to $190k

Remote (Australia)
Full-time

Location: Australian Capital Territory (Onsite opportunities available)
Type: Contract, Permanent, or Subcontractor


Summary

SovereignSourced invites talented Senior OpenShift Administrator to join our employment register. This register offers access to a diverse range of opportunities across industries such as finance, technology, government, and professional services. While registering your interest doesn’t guarantee immediate placement, it ensures you’re considered for roles aligned with your expertise as they arise.


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior OpenShift Administrator to be instrumental in supporting the infrastructure that underpins mission-critical digital services for a major Australian Government agency. Your role involves the monitoring, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing administration of Red Hat OpenShift clusters—particularly in on-premises environments. You will work closely with developers and other ICT professionals to deliver scalable and secure containerised application solutions that align with government service delivery standards.

You will lead and participate in OpenShift-related initiatives, mentor junior team members, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and high-performing cloud infrastructure. This is a long-term engagement with the flexibility to adapt to the evolving resourcing needs of the agency.


Salary Range

Salaries for Senior OpenShift Administrator roles range from $140k to $190k including super. Contract rates range from $1,000 to $1,600 per day.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and performance.

  • Support developers in automating containerised application deployments using GitOps and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Perform in-place cluster upgrades, resource management, and capacity planning.

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Helm.

  • Apply robust security practices including network segmentation and RBAC.

  • Lead project execution, mentor junior engineers, and manage timelines.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.

  • Document systems, processes, and share operational knowledge.

  • Provide occasional on-call and after-hours support as needed.


Skills and Experience

  • Security Clearance: NV1 (Minimum) required

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or a related field

  • Strong experience managing Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes in enterprise settings

  • Proficiency in DevOps tooling: GitOps, CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform, Helm

  • Deep understanding of security protocols for containerised environments

  • Demonstrated leadership in technical project delivery and mentoring

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Experience in government or large-scale ICT environments is highly desirable


Benefits of Joining

  • Access to exclusive opportunities with leading organisations in Australia’s most dynamic industries.

  • Competitive compensation packages tailored to your expertise and engagement type.

  • Flexible work arrangements to suit your career and lifestyle preferences.

  • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that enhance your professional portfolio.

  • Collaboration with industry leaders and opportunities for ongoing professional development.


Important Note

Joining our employment register means your application will be retained and considered for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Registering does not guarantee immediate placement but ensures you’re among the first to be considered for relevant roles as they arise.

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