Application Analyst

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for an Application Analyst to deploy, configure, and maintain OpenShift clusters across on-premise and cloud environments (Azure, AWS), to monitor and optimize cluster health, implement security best practices, and automate provisioning, scaling, and updates using tools like Ansible, Helm, and Terraform.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain OpenShift clusters on-premise and in the cloud (Azure, AWS, etc.).

• Monitor and optimize cluster health, performance, and capacity across environments.

• Implement security best practices, including RBAC, encryption, and regular patching.

• Automate cluster provisioning, scaling, and updates using tools like Ansible, Helm, and Terraform.

• Implement backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and ensure high availability.

• Diagnose and resolve cluster and application issues in a timely manner.

• Plan and execute cluster upgrades, ensuring security and stability.

• Work closely with DevOps and development teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting.

• Maintain documentation and share knowledge on best practices and troubleshooting.

• Manage and integrate hybrid OpenShift clusters across on-prem and cloud environments for seamless operation.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience directly managing Kubernetes environments

• 3+ years experience managing a production service in an enterprise using cloud-based infrastructure and/or using Infrastructure as Code.

• 3+ years experience supporting Linux operating systems

• 3+ years experience with performance monitoring and troubleshooting

• 2+ years experience with replicating environments (either manually or through Infrastructure as code)

• 2+ years experience working in or for the public sector.

Scored:

• 1+ years experience as a DevOps Specialist supporting the continuous delivery of custom-built solutions

• 2+ years experience directly managing Red Hat OpenShift environments

• 1+ years experience in the Government of Alberta environment or an environment of equivalent size and complexity.

• 2+ years experience with Disaster Recovery architectures, processes and tests

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 11836