Senior Platform Engineer
Job description
About the Role
This position involves architecting and deploying a next-generation enterprise OpenShift environment on Bare Metal infrastructure. The Senior Platform Engineer will own the complete lifecycle from design to production readiness. Success requires deep collaboration with security, networking, and operations teams to integrate advanced tooling into a unified, cohesive platform. The role involves driving the implementation of critical technologies such as AquaSec, Splunk, Portworx, and Cisco infrastructure with precision and reliability. Ownership extends to establishing robust performance benchmarks and ensuring platform observability meets enterprise standards. The engineer will troubleshoot intricate platform challenges across the entire stack, from initial deployment through ongoing operations, directly influencing the scalability and future-proofing of the infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Design and deploy a fully integrated Bare Metal OpenShift platform that is ready for production usage at scale.
Lead the technical integration of security, storage, monitoring, and networking components to form a unified operational environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all platform activities align with defined enterprise infrastructure standards and governance.
Establish quantifiable benchmarks for platform performance, system observability, and overall operational reliability.
Troubleshoot complex platform issues by analyzing root causes and implementing effective resolutions from design phase through live operations.
Contribute strategic insights and improvements to future-proof the platform architecture and streamline operational workflows.
Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to continuously advance the capabilities of the container platform.
Serve as a technical authority and mentor for junior engineers by sharing knowledge and guiding implementation efforts.
Participate in on-call rotations to provide expert support for platform incidents and ensure high availability of services.
Document all architectural decisions, configurations, and procedures to maintain clear operational knowledge and enable team scalability.
Engage with vendors and partners to validate configurations and resolve integration challenges related to platform components.
Champion automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase consistency in platform provisioning and management tasks.
Monitor platform health and performance metrics to proactively identify risks and drive optimization opportunities.
Act as the primary technical contact for stakeholders regarding platform capabilities, status, and strategic direction.
Requirements
Must possess extensive hands-on experience building OpenShift platforms from scratch, with a strong preference for Bare Metal implementations.
Must have deep technical expertise in ROSA, Advanced Cluster Manager, Portworx, Splunk, and AquaSec to configure and manage these technologies effectively.
Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of enterprise networking concepts, including Border Gateway Protocol and Cisco ACI implementations.
Must show the ability to define and enforce monitoring standards and performance indicators for container-based infrastructure.
Must have a proven track record of designing high-availability architectures that meet strict enterprise reliability requirements.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where clear communication is essential for success.
Must exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Must be committed to adhering to established security and compliance guidelines during all phases of deployment.
About the Assignment
Our client is building a new, enterprise-grade OpenShift container platform deployed on Bare Metal infrastructure. This initiative requires a highly skilled engineer with end-to-end experience in designing, integrating, and delivering OpenShift platforms, not just maintaining them. The challenge lies in the seamless integration of multiple advanced technologies, including: Security: AquaSec; Observability: Splunk; Storage: Portworx; Networking: CISCO components, Load Balancers, and BGP; Platform Management: ROSA (Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS), Advanced Cluster Manager.
Responsibilities
Build and deploy a fully integrated Bare Metal OpenShift platform ready for production use.
Lead the technical integration of critical components (security, storage, monitoring, networking).
Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with enterprise infrastructure standards.
Establish clear benchmarks for platform performance, observability, and reliability.
Troubleshoot complex platform issues from design through to operations.
Contribute to future-proofing and continuous improvement of the platform.
Requirements
Must possess extensive hands-on experience in building OpenShift platforms from scratch (Bare Metal preferred).
Must have deep technical expertise with ROSA, Advanced Cluster Manager, Portworx, Splunk, AquaSec.
Must have a strong understanding of enterprise networking (including BGP, ACI) and infrastructure integrations.
Must demonstrate ability to define monitoring and performance standards for container platforms.
Nice to Have
There are no preferred items listed in the source material for this position.
Practical Notes
The engagement location is specified as The Randstad, indicating a need for proximity or availability within this major Dutch metropolitan region. No specific working hours are detailed in the source material, implying standard flexibility or adherence to company norms. The source documentation does not mention any visa sponsorship details, compensation figures, or application deadlines, so interested candidates should seek this information through official channels or direct inquiry.