**OpenShift Engineer** **Englewood, CO** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Engineer **Industry:** Communications **Reference ID:** JN -082025-103261 **Date Posted:** 08/13/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/JE6xCt + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** **Hybrid | Englewood, CO** Out client has an amazing opportunity for an OpenShift Engineer. The ideal candidate will join our team with in-depth expertise in OpenShift Container Platform, VMware virtualized on-prem workloads, create CI/CD workflows and scalable infrastructure while maintaining Security standards; all in a Development/lab environment. Experience working in or supporting MSO (Multiple System Operator) or mobile/telco environments is a strong plus. _We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2 **Responsibilities:** · Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters. · 5+ years experience as a Systems Administrator or Cloud Engineer. · Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift OCP (v4.12+ preferred), including cluster operations and administration. · 5+ years experience with VMware vSphere · Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using OpenShift and related tools (e.g., GitLab CI). · Develop automation scripts for cluster provisioning and maintenance (Ansible, Helm, etc.). · Monitor OpenShift clusters for performance, scalability, and reliability. · Troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues related to OpenShift and container workloads. · Maintain and upgrade OpenShift clusters and components. · Troubleshoot issues across infrastructure, platform, and container levels. · Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to support containerized workloads and microservices. · Document systems architecture, configurations, and migration processes. · Participate in on-call rotations and incident response as needed. · Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal teams as needed. **Experience Requirements:** · Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. · Strong communication and documentation abilities. · Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. · Passion for automation, scalability, and operational excellence. · Experience working in telecom/mobile environments. _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_