Technology and Data - Engineer 5 - Contingent

Open Shift Operations & Platform ManagementLocation: Chandler, Dallas, CharlotteRequired Qualifications:8+ year's experience in Systems Operations, Cloud Operations, SRE, or related operational roles6+ years in Kubernetes/OpenShift platform operations4+ years Linux systems operations experienceExperience leading operational teams or platform operations functionsStrong record of operational automation and incident leadershipIn this role, you will:Own the operational health, lifecycle, and governance of Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms. Drive standards, procedures, and operational readiness across all environments.Lead major incidents, coordinate cross team response, ensure timely restoration, manage communication, and drive root-cause and permanent corrective action.Lead initiatives to enhance resilience, reduce platform incidents, eliminate recurring issues, and increase automation maturity.Direct automation strategy for run operations, leveraging Python, GitOps, AI-assisted tooling, or self service workflows to reduce manual effort.Lead OpenShift cluster lifecycle activities, including new cluster builds, configuration, onboarding, upgrades, and cluster decommissioning, ensuring consistency, reliability, and compliance across environments.Influence engineering, security, and development teams to adopt consistent operational patterns, guardrails, and readiness practices.Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and audit requirements; maintain strong operational hygiene and documentation.Guide other team members, develop skill maturity, and strengthen operational best practices across the organization.