Unix / Openshift System Administrator

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

This post is for an OpenShift Platform Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team and will be jointly responsible for the day to day support and maintenance of the Redhat OpenShift Container platform and the wider Redhat Linux server estate. The team provide support to multiple programmes of work, including Ministry of Defence Information Services (MoD IS).

This is a hands on role whereby the successful candidate will need to be highly proficient in Container platform technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, RHEL OpenShift 3/4 as well as multiple LINUX / UNIX operating systems (RHEL, HPUX, Solaris, CentOS) with an appreciation of other related Infrastructure technologies including networking, storage, Virtualization and HCI platforms. There will be the requirement to work with other teams to ensure the smooth delivery of Projects and identify opportunities for improvement through automation techniques.

This includes monitoring the Service Management tool for Incidents, Problems, Service Requests and Change tasks to ensure we are improving the quality and adherence to contractual SLA and KPI requirements of the programme within Boeing Defence UK (BDUK).

Responsibilities

• Redhat OpenShift enterprise implementation and support.
• Ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of OpenShift/Container Platform
• Installation, maintenance, and configuration of production and non-production OpenShift environments.
• Perform patching, software implementations, and upgrades to Redhat OpenShift platforms.
• Support the delivery of automated Infrastructure
• Perform and automate patching and monitoring activities
• Work closely with other teams across the business to improve efficiency
• Fault diagnosis including problem statements and mitigation planning
• The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a 24x7 on call team and provide extended hours support via a team Rota.
• Service and application Migration activities (RHEL & OCP)
• Provide input and design review to ensure best practice implementation of container platforms and automation toolchains
• Being on the On call rota being on call roughly 1 in 5.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Hands on experience with OpenShift upgrades, installations, and configuration. (ideally managed large scale migration and deployments)
• Hands on experience in Redhat OpenShift Administration activities.
• Knowledge of container monitoring tools and metrics.
• Ability to write scripts for OpenShift day to day task automation.
• OpenShift knowledge of OpenShift v 3.x & 4.x (Operators, registry, Networking and CICD on OpenShift)
• Troubleshooting and performance tuning experience.
• Experience of automation techniques and toolchains (Ansible, Ansible Tower, Gitlab Jenkins)
• Thorough understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Experience in a UNIX and Redhat RHEL8 & RHEL 9 administration role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• DevOps/CI/CD process architecture/engineering experience
• Redhat Certification RHSA or RHCE
• Redhat Certified Specialist in Containers & Kubernetes
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
• Fluency in at least one scripting language such as Ruby, PowerShell, Python or Java.
• Experience of working within a secure and high availability environment

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift

• Participation in a shift pattern covering 7AM - 7PM Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 20, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift Worker Status

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.