Boeing
Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer
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Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer
Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
This is a hands-on role for a Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team, jointly responsible for the day-to-day support and maintenance of the Red Hat OpenShift Container platform and the wider Red Hat Linux server estate. The team provides critical support to multiple programmes of work, including Ministry of Defence Information Services (MoD IS).
Key Responsibilities
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Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise Implementation & Support
- Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of OpenShift/Container Platform
- Installation, maintenance, and configuration of production and non-production OpenShift environments
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Operational Excellence & Patching
- Perform patching, software implementations, and upgrades to Red Hat OpenShift platforms
- Automate patching and monitoring activities, including working with service management tools for incidents, problems, service requests, and changes
- Contribute to automation strategies to improve SLA and KPI adherence
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Collaboration & Improvement
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery efficiency
- Analyse problem statements and propose mitigation strategies
- Provide input on design reviews for container platforms and automation toolchains
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Migration & On-Call Support
- Lead service and application migration activities (Red Hat Enterprise Linux & OpenShift Cluster Platform)
- Serve on 24x7 on-call rota (~1 in 5 shifts), providing extended-hours support
Requirements
Basic Qualifications (Required)
Must obtain UK Security Clearance (as required).
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- Hands-on experience with:
- OpenShift upgrades, installations, and configuration (ideally managed large-scale migrations and deployments)
- OpenShift Administration (RHSxA credentials highly desired)
- Container monitoring (metrics and troubleshooting tools)
- Ability to write scripts for OpenShift automation (e.g., daily tasks, CI/CD pipelines)
- Thorough understanding of:
- OpenShift v3.x & v4.x (focusing on Operators, Registry, Networking, and CI/CD tools)
- Docker, Kubernetes, containerization technologies, and Red Hat OpenShift integration
- UNIX and Red Hat administration experience (RHEL 8 & RHEL 9).
- Automation competency (preference for Ansible, Ansible Tower, GitLab, or Jenkins).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
- DevOps/CI/CD process experience (architecture or engineering).
- Red Hat Certifications:
- RHSA
- RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers & Kubernetes
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
- Fluency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Ruby, PowerShell, Python, or Java).
- Experience working in secure, high-availability environments.
Benefits
Boeing Defence UK offers a comprehensive benefits package aligned with your well-being:
- Compensation & Flexibility:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Up to 23 days’ annual leave + all UK public holidays.
- Winter break between Christmas and New Year for rest.
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Health & Financial Security:
- Company-paid BUPA medical plan.
- Pension plan (up to 10% employer contribution).
- Short-term sickness pay (100% for first 26 weeks, 66.67% thereafter from 27th week).
- Government-matching income protection (6x annual salary life insurance).
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Learning & Development:
- Continuous learning with resources and mentorship.
- Learning Together Programme to advance personal and career growth.
- Access to Boeing’s Well-Being Programs and toolkits.
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Work-Life Balance:
- Paternity leave (6 weeks).
- Diverse and inclusive culture, supporting inclusive dialogue.
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Well-Being & Support:
- Mental health and physical wellness programs.
- Employee assistance services (e.g., counseling, financial coaching).
Program & Role Notes
✅ Relocation: Not provided; candidates must be based locally or arrange relocation at their own expense. ❌ Visa sponsorship: Not available for this role. 🔒 Security Clearance: Mandatory UK Security Check requirement to apply.
Do Your Work That Enables Humanity to Take Flight
Boeing’s team of 65+ countries drives innovation across commercial aviation, space exploration, defense, and sustainability. You’ll impact meaningful change in your career, community, and global industry.
📍 Fairfax, UK 📅 On-site role (no hybrid options for this role).
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