Redhat Deployment and Platform Engineer
Role: Red Hat Deployment and Platform Engineer
Type: Contract inside IR35 (6 months and extendable)
Mode: Onsite working
Location: Wokingham
NOTE: No Visa Sponsorship
SC Clearance Eligibility is must
Job Description
The Role
Clearance Requirement:
• SC Cleared – Preferred
• SC Eligible – Can be considered
We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Deployment and Platform Engineer to join our
high-performance engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying,
automating, and maintaining enterprise-grade platforms built on Red Hat technologies and
container orchestration systems. You will work closely with DevOps, SRE, and platform
engineering teams to streamline deployment processes, enhance platform reliability, and
ensure secure, consistent, and scalable environments.
Your responsibilities:
• Platform Deployment & Engineering
o Deploy, configure, and manage platforms based on Red Hat Enterprise
Linux and related technologies.
o Implement and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability,
scalability, and secure configurations.
o Manage build, deployment, and orchestration processes using Jenkins and
similar CI/CD tools.
• Deployment Automation & Pipeline Management
o Automate deployment and configuration activities using scripting, CI/CD
pipelines, and automation frameworks.
o Develop, enhance, and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines.
o Ensure repeatable, reliable, and secure deployment processes aligned with best
practices.
• Operational Excellence & SRE Support
o Contribute to SRE practices including monitoring, incident response, latency
management, and service reliability improvements.
o Support observability initiatives by integrating monitoring, logging, and alerting
tools.
o Troubleshoot platform issues across Red Hat, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines,
networking, and security layers.
• Collaboration & Documentation
o Work with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Development teams to ensure
seamless end-to-end deployments.
o Maintain accurate technical documentation, deployment runbooks, and
operational workflows.
o Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement
initiatives.
Your Profile
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled platform engineer with strong hands-on experience in Red
Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins. They possess a
deep understanding of automated deployment practices, infrastructure reliability, and modern
DevOps methodologies. A strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to
operate in secure, compliance-driven environments are essential. SRE experience and a
passion for automation, observability, and operational excellence will be highly beneficial for
this role.
Essential skills/knowledge/experience: 8-12 Years-impact IT incidents that disrupt critical
business services. Their job is to restore service as quickly and safely as possible while
maintaining strong communication with technical teams and stakeholders. This role is for a UK
based Utility company and hence demands a highly experienced Major Incident
Manager.-severity incidents.-functional technical teams to diagnose and resolve
issues.-Incident Activities-dive reviews to identify root cause and preventive actions.-up
actions with respective teams.-solving mindset.
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
Technical Skills
• Extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Strong experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift experience is a plus).
• Proficient in Jenkins and pipeline management.
• Strong background in deployment automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python,
YAML).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools is beneficial.
• Understanding of SRE concepts such as:
o Monitoring and alerting
o Reliability and resilience engineering
o Automation of operational tasks
Professional Skills
•
o Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
o Experience working in secure or compliance-driven environments.
o Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
o Ability to work independently in high-pressure or time-critical situations.
• Certifications (Good to Have)
o Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent
o Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD)
o DevOps or SRE-related certifications
