Application Administrator

Job Location: Dubai

Experience Required:

1. 6 to 8 Years of relevant experience
2. 8 to 12+ Years of relevant experience

Duration: One year extendable (one month notice)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of applications, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime.
• Manage and maintain the OpenShift and Docker clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Deploy, configure, and manage applications on the OpenShift and Docker platforms.
• Monitor cluster health and address issues related to nodes, pods, and networking promptly.
• Configure and manage OpenShift and Docker components, including routes, services, persistent volumes, and operators.
• Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC) and authentication integration.
• Manage cluster networking, including ingress, egress, and service mesh configurations.
• Automate routine tasks using tools like Ansible or custom scripts to improve efficiency.
• Integrate OpenShift and Docker with monitoring tools to ensure application observability and proactive issue resolution.
• Utilize OpenShift and Docker Operators to manage the application lifecycle effectively.
• Handle workload secret management using external secret providers to ensure data security.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of OpenShift and Docker, including container orchestration and management.
• Proficiency in OpenShift, Docker, Linux systems, networking, and storage solutions.
• Familiarity with Operator Hub, Helm charts, and customized deployments.
• Experience with HashiCorp Vault for secure secret management.
• Expertise in automation platforms like Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience with databases such as Redis Enterprise, Red Hat Keycloak, and EDB for PostgreSQL.
• Ability to manage multi-cluster environments effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.