Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer

Bristol, England; Milton Keynes, England Job ID JR2026515841 Category Information Technology Role Type Hybrid Post Date Jun. 25, 2026

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This post is for a Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team and will be jointly responsible for the day to day support and maintenance of the Redhat OpenShift Container platform and the wider Redhat Linux server estate. The team provide support to multiple programmes of work, including Ministry of Defence Information Services (MoD IS).

This is a hands-on role whereby the successful candidate will need to be highly proficient in Container platform technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, RHEL OpenShift 3&4 as well as multiple LINUX / UNIX operating systems (RHEL, HPUX, Solaris, CentOS) with an appreciation of other related Infrastructure technologies including networking, storage, Virtualization and HCI platforms. There will be the requirement to work with other teams to ensure the smooth delivery of Projects and identify opportunities for improvement through automation techniques.

This includes monitoring the Service Management tool for Incidents, Problems, Service Requests and Change tasks to ensure we are improving the quality and adherence to contractual SLA and KPI requirements of the programme within Boeing Defence UK (BDUK)

Responsibilities

Redhat OpenShift enterprise implementation and support.

Ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of OpenShift/Container Platform

Installation, maintenance, and configuration of production and non-production OpenShift environments.

Perform patching, software implementations, and upgrades to Redhat OpenShift platforms.

Support the delivery of automated Infrastructure

Perform and automate patching and monitoring activities

Work closely with other teams across the business to improve efficiency

Fault diagnosis including problem statements and mitigation planning

The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a 24x7 on-call team and provide extended hours support via a team Rota.

Service and application Migration activities (RHEL & OCP)

Provide input and design review to ensure best practice implementation of container platforms and automation toolchains

Being on the On-call rota being on-call roughly 1 in 5.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Ability to gain UK SC clearance

Hands on experience with OpenShift upgrades, installations, and configuration. (ideally managed large scale migration and deployments)

Hands on experience in Redhat OpenShift Administration activities.

Knowledge of container monitoring tools and metrics.

Ability to write scripts for OpenShift day to day task automation.

OpenShift knowledge of OpenShift v 3.x & 4.x (Operators, registry, Networking and CICD on OpenShift)

Troubleshooting and performance tuning experience.

Experience of automation techniques and toolchains (Ansible, Ansible Tower, Gitlab Jenkins)

Thorough understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and OpenShift

Experience in a UNIX and Redhat [RHEL8 & RHEL 9] administration role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

DevOps/CI/CD process architecture/engineering experience

Redhat Certification RHSA or RHCE

Redhat Certified Specialist in Containers & Kubernetes

Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration

Fluency in at least once scripting language such as Ruby, PowerShell, Python or Java.

Experience of working within a secure and high availability environment

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next

Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 6x annual salary life insurance Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

6 weeks paternity leave

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 28, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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