OpenShift Engineer

Vor 2 Tagen

Aesch BL, Basel-Land, Schweiz Phoenix Technologies AG Vollzeit

Are you ready to be part of the growing team shaping Europe's sovereign AI future?

Then join our team as
OpenShift Engineer / DevOps.

We are seeking a highly skilled
OpenShift Engineer / DevOps
to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our scalable infrastructure. The ideal candidate is an expert in the Red Hat ecosystem, specifically
OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)
and
OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF)
, with a strong background in GitOps and automation.

You will ensure high availability, storage resilience, and security for our advanced AI and Nvidia Openshift workloads. We value
Red Hat Certified professionals
(e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration) or candidates with equivalent, demonstrable high-level experience in production environments.

Who We Are:

At
Phoenix Technologies AG
, we are redefining the future of AI infrastructure and cloud computing with a focus on security, scalability, and sustainability.

We are a Swiss technology company that provides sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure solutions. The company delivers secure, compliant, and high-performance computing environments designed to keep data under Swiss jurisdiction. Its offerings span AI and cloud infrastructure services, orchestration and automation platforms, confidential computing for regulated and public sectors. Through exclusive partnerships with leading technology firms like IBM and Red Hat, Phoenix Technologies enables enterprises and public institutions to develop and deploy AI systems within a sovereign and trusted framework.

Your Mission:

You will own and evolve our
Red Hat OpenShift platform
, ensuring it remains
secure, resilient, and scalable
for mission-critical AI and GPU-accelerated workloads. Your mission is to
automate everything possible
, apply
GitOps and infrastructure-as-code principles
, and deliver a rock-solid platform that enables engineering teams to move fast with confidence. Through deep technical expertise and strong ownership, you will help push our OpenShift and DevOps capabilities to the next level.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • OpenShift Architecture & Management:
    Design, deploy, and manage production-grade
    Red Hat OpenShift
    clusters. Oversee lifecycle management, upgrades, and operator integration (OLM) ensuring optimal performance and stability.
  • Storage & Data Foundation:
    Implement and manage
    Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF)
    to provide resilient persistent storage (Block, File, Object) for containerized applications and AI workloads. Ensure data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies using ODF capabilities.
  • Virtualization:
    Leverage
    OpenShift Virtualization
    (KubeVirt) to manage and migrate Virtual Machines alongside container workloads, unifying the infrastructure stack.
  • CI/CD & GitOps:
    Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines. Automate infrastructure delivery using
    FluxCD
    (GitOps),
    Terraform
    , and
    Ansible
    .
  • Security & Compliance:
    Implement strict security measures, including TLS certificate management, SSO authentication (
    Keycloak/Red Hat SSO
    ), and adherence to ISO standards within the OpenShift environment.
  • Observability:
    Enhance monitoring and logging stacks using
    Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack
    (OpenShift Logging) to ensure granular visibility and rapid incident response.
  • Database Management:
    Optimize stateful workloads and databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) running within OpenShift via ODF.
  • Support & Collaboration:
    Provide Tier-3 support for infrastructure issues, manage tickets, create detailed technical documentation, and actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.

Your Profile:

Required Skills and Experience:

  • OpenShift Expertise:
    Deep proficiency in
    Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)
    . You must be comfortable managing clusters, operators, and networking (SDN/OVN).
  • Storage Mastery:
    Strong hands-on experience with
    OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF)
    , Ceph, or similar software-defined storage solutions in a Kubernetes context.
  • Virtualization:
    Experience with
    OpenShift Virtualization
    or managing VMs in a containerized environment (KubeVirt).
  • Certifications:
    Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (ex. EX280)
    or equivalent proven field experience is strongly preferred.
  • DevOps Toolkit:
    Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and GitOps tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD).
  • Linux Fundamentals:
    Deep knowledge of Linux system administration (
    RHEL/CoreOS
    ) and data center networking concepts.
  • Scripting:
    Proficiency in Bash and programming skills in Go or Python for automation.
  • Security:
    Experience with secret management, TLS/SSL, and identity providers (Keycloak).
  • Soft Skills:
    Excellent communication, ability to work independently, and a problem-solving mindset.

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

  • AI/ML Infrastructure:
    Experience with
    Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI)
    or deploying AI/ML workloads (Kubeflow, JupyterHub) on OpenShift.
  • NVIDIA Integration:
    Familiarity with the
    NVIDIA GPU Operator
    and managing GPU-accelerated workloads in OpenShift.

What You'll Get in Return

You'll be part of a highly skilled team in a modern, innovation‑driven company working on some of the most exciting challenges in infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Our environment is deeply technical and fast-paced, where real passion for technology is both expected and rewarded.

We operate large‑scale GPU infrastructure based on
Redhat Openshif
t and
NVIDIA enterprise hardware
, powering advanced workloads in
AI training, inference, and high-performance computing
. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge technologies, including distributed training clusters, high-speed interconnects, and automated infrastructure pipelines.

We embrace modern DevOps principles —
GitOps, infrastructure as code, declarative provisioning, and end-to-end automation
are the norm. You'll work in a collaborative environment where engineers take ownership and are empowered to experiment, propose, and implement solutions that push the state of the art forward.

This is an ideal position if you're looking to grow within a company that places engineering excellence, innovation, and autonomy at the center of its culture.

Apply now and Join us in shaping the future of AI-driven innovation

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Phoenix Technologies, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.