Red Hat OpenShift Administrator

Job Description:

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Red Hat OpenShift Administrator is to lead the configuration, maintenance, and administration of Red Hat OpenShift environments. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of containerized applications and the underlying hardware infrastructure. The administrator will partner with development and operations resources to implement strategic technologies across Sands. There will be strong focus in the areas of Red Hat OpenShift cluster management, security and compliance, automation of processes, and documentation and support.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of the Red Hat OpenShift global environments (on-premises and/or cloud) to ensure high availability and performance.
• Own, develop, and be accountable for global Red Hat OpenShift policies, processes, and architectural decisions.
• Build, configure, secure, maintain and manage LINUX and UNIX operating systems on enterprise servers and clients, ensuring hardware and software compatibility.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and system enhancements while ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Responsible for all change management activities and adherence to global change management processes relating to the Red Hat OpenShift environments.
• Monitor cluster health and performance using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Working knowledge on system administration with virtualization technologies.
• Develop a vision, roadmap, and solutions to continually enhance the Red Hat OpenShift environments.
• Act as an evangelist for the Red Hat OpenShift domain across the enterprise and influence IT stakeholders to apply best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams across the enterprise.
• Responsible for ensuring operational methods, procedures, facilities, and tools are established, reviewed, and maintained.
• Monitor and research emerging DevOps trends and technologies to improve efficiency, security, and business capabilities.
• Develop and execute proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new solutions for potential adoption.
• Develop documentation (e.g., including data flow diagrams, logical diagrams, and physical diagrams) and training in compliance with standards.
• Apply enterprise design principles and best practices for implementing and supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision and exercise independence of judgment and autonomy.
• Be a strong thought leader in DevOps principles.
• Consistently share standard methodologies and improve processes within and across teams.
• Perform job duties in a safe manner.
• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline required. Advanced degree in technology or engineering is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy. 
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in administrating Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of networking and security within containerized environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Experience with MinIO tools and practices.
• Experience with LINUX System Administration on Dell and Cisco hardware.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse technical initiatives and managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle various types of requests from different stakeholders and regions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Physical Requirements

Must Be Able To:

• Lift or carry 20 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work remotely as necessary.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.
• Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.