Senior Platform Engineer - South Africa

About Us We are LSD Open, a revolutionary technology partner focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions that fast-track digital innovation. Our journey began in 2001 with a foundation deeply rooted in open-source software and setting the pace in digital transformation. We’ve since expanded into managed services, cloud migration, and software licenses, with our footprint growing from South Africa into Mauritius and Dubai. With an unparalleled blend of expertise, we navigate complex technological landscapes to catalyse innovation through rapid scale, streamlined integrations, enhanced systems performance and future–ready infrastructure. We are on a mission to continue to be technological pioneers, accelerating our clients and partners' innovation journeys into the future. Job Description This is a remote position. Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer | LSD Open Join LSD Open as a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and operationalise enterprise OpenShift platforms across hybrid, on-premise, and cloud environments throughout the Middle East and globally. What You'll Do Engine & Operationalise : Design, deploy, and maintain Red Hat OpenShift-focused LSD Managed Kubernetes (MKS) environments for enterprise client architectures. Automate Everything : Drive mature DevSecOps practices using Ansible and Linux automation to streamline OpenShift platform delivery, configuration, and scaling. Escalation & Leadership : Act as the senior escalation point for LSD Open Support teams and pioneer continuous OpenShift delivery standards. Commercial Alignment : Partner with sales teams to ensure client technical solutions map directly to commercial arrangements. Global Impact : Engage in hands-on project delivery requiring travel across the Middle East and internationally. Requirements Red Hat Certifications : Active RedHat Certifications including: EX467 : Red Hat Certified Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible Automation Platform exam EX380 : Red Hat Certified Advanced System Administrator in OpenShift EX316 : Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualisation EX280: Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator EX294: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) OpenShift Expertise : 4+ years of dedicated hands-on experience designing, building, and managing Red Hat OpenShift infrastructure (including OpenShift Virtualisation). Ansible Mastery : Deep expertise in Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for enterprise environment provisioning and configuration. Linux Deep-Dive : Advanced Linux system administration skills with a heavy focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). DevSecOps Tooling : Proficiency in GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic). Benefits Work-From-Home Flexibility : Design a remote work schedule tailored to your personal rhythm and productivity style. Free Red Hat Certifications : Full support for your professional growth with free access to official Red Hat training courses, certification exams (EX380, EX316, etc.), and Udemy resources. Home Office Budget : Complete financial coverage for gear, high-end monitors, and ergonomic setups for your home workspace. Holistic Support : Free access to therapy via Ollie Health and dedicated personal financial coaching through Verdades Consulting. Generous PTO : 15 days of annual leave to start, with incremental scaling based on milestone tenure. Ready to lead enterprise OpenShift solutions at scale? Apply today or message us directly with your profile.