Platform Engineer - Linux RedHat, OpenShift

Job Title: Platform Engineer - Linux RedHat, OpenShift

Location: Birmingham

Career Level: CL9

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

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As a team:

You will be part of a team which implements Public and Private Cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services.

This role may either be based from a multi-client delivery centre or at client sites for extended periods when required.

You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team we are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with:

1. Proficiency in managing and maintaining RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/RedHat Openshift platform, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
2. Experience in deployment and configuration of Redhat Openshift clusters On-Premises and Public Cloud platforms.
3. Experience in deploying Redhat Openshift clusters in a containerized environment.
4. Hands-on experience in migrating workloads and virtual machines from VMware environments to Red Hat platforms including Openshift, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
5. Strong understanding of network protocols, configurations, and security measures within a Linux and Openshift environment.
6. Ability to write and utilize shell scripts (e.g., Bash) and automation tools like Ansible for efficient system management and migration processes.
7. Familiarity with implementing security best practices, managing firewalls, SELinux, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies during and after migration.
8. Expertise with code repository management, code merge and quality checks, continuous integration, and automated deployment and management using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Puppet, Chef, Maven, Ant, Ivy, UrbanCode, Docker and Kubernetes.

As a Platform Engineer, you will:

1. Work on multiple projects as part of a wider capability team.
2. Be responsible for managing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/RedHat Openshift platform while leading migration efforts from VMware environments to Red Hat platforms.
3. Perform system administration, networking, scripting, and automation to ensure seamless transitions and efficient system operations.
4. Implement security best practices, optimize system performance, and ensure compliance with organizational policies throughout any migration process.
5. Be involved in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, monitoring system performance, and leveraging automation tools like Ansible to streamline workflows.
6. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and ensure successful project delivery.
7. Resolve and escalate issues as necessary.
8. Undertake necessary trainings and certifications on latest technologies.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

1. Administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
2. Experience in Azure RedHat OpenShift and other Azure/AWS PaaS.
3. Bash scripting and tools like Ansible for task automation and system management.
4. Network configurations, protocols, and troubleshooting in Linux environments.
5. SELinux, firewalls, and implementing security best practices.
6. Ability to monitor, diagnose, and optimize system performance for efficiency.
7. Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell & Shell.
8. Expertise in Kubernetes for container orchestration and managing containerized applications.
9. Strong incident fault finding skills and experience.
10. Familiarity with ITSM, Agile methodologies and tools e.g., ServiceNow, Jira.
11. Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Set yourself apart:

1. Associate-level cloud certification in AWS, GCP or Azure.
2. Hands-on experience in AWS, GCP or Azure cloud technologies.
3. Experience in designing and implementing continuous delivery and/or DevOps solutions.
4. Ability to configure automation using cloud native services.
5. Experience in migrating workloads to cloud.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialised capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications: 05/05/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.