PaaS Administrator (L3) – OpenShift (Red Hat)

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7B.

PaaS Administrator (L3) – OpenShift (Red Hat) - (remote in Poland)

Overview of the Role:

As a PaaS Administrator (L3) specializing in Red Hat OpenShift, you will play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge delivery units for prominent customers. This highly visible position involves architecting, deploying, and administering enterprise PaaS solutions, focusing on OpenShift Container Platform across diverse IaaS and cloud environments. Your expertise will directly impact HCLTech’s ability to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that drive business innovation.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and administer enterprise PaaS solutions based on Red Hat OpenShift across various IaaS platforms (OpenStack, VMware, Public Cloud).

• Deploy, upgrade, and manage OpenShift Container Platform, including migration from version 3.x to 4.x, leveraging CoreOS.

• Oversee the integration and implementation of OpenShift ecosystem tools for logging, monitoring, and alerting.

• Manage virtualization environments (KVM, VMware) and container native storage solutions (Ceph, Gluster, OCS).

• Ensure security best practices for Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.

• Utilize GitOps methodologies for platform and application deployment automation.

• Collaborate with cloud teams to deploy solutions on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud.

• Assist in the migration and assessment of applications/platforms across multiple languages and technologies (Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, Terraform, WAS, WebLogic) to open-source frameworks (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Apply DevOps principles, managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other industry-standard tools.

• Provide technical consultancy, guidance, and solutions to customers, tailoring recommendations to enterprise needs.

• Maintain and monitor cluster and resource management, SDN configurations, and network fundamentals.

• Present and explain industry best practices, technical solutions, and complex concepts to diverse audiences, including management and technical stakeholders.

Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in technology consulting/administration for large enterprise clients, with at least 6 years of hands-on OpenShift experience.

• Deep technical proficiency in OpenShift (OCP), Red Hat, Virtualization (KVM), VMware, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS.

• Hands-on experience with Docker, setting up and managing private Docker Trusted Registry (DTR).

• Proven track record in manual and automated OpenShift deployment (UPI/IPI) and multi-cluster environment management.

• Strong understanding of container native storage solutions (Ceph, Gluster, OCS).

• Excellent knowledge of networking fundamentals, SDN, cluster/resource management, and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM).

• Demonstrated experience in Kubernetes security implementation.

• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and orchestration tools such as Ansible.

• Familiarity with microservices deployments and auto-scaling strategies.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to varied audiences.

• Certifications in OpenShift (preferred) and at least one public cloud computing certification (preferred).

Other Requirements:

• Experience in migration from OpenShift 3.x to 4.x is a strong advantage.

• Knowledge of GitOps methodologies for platform and application deployment.

• Exposure to application development tools, software lifecycle processes, and agile environments.

• Quick learning abilities and adaptability to evolving technologies and customer needs.

Career Development Opportunities:

• Access to advanced training programs, certifications, and mentorship in cloud technologies, DevOps, and containerization.

• Opportunities for growth into senior technology leadership, enterprise architecture, and solution consulting roles.

• Participation in global innovation projects, cross-functional teams, and technology communities within HCLTech.

• Clear pathways for promotion, lateral movement, and specialization in emerging technologies and platforms.

• Support for continuous professional development, skill enhancement, and career advancement in a dynamic, industry-leading organization.

Benefit package:

• Life insurance

• Private medical care

• MultiSport Card

• Subsidy for glasses

• Subsidy to language courses

• Christmas and holiday bonuses