Openshift AI Ops Consultant at TEKsystems — NeverHard

OpenShift AI Ops Resident (SRE / MLOps) Pennington, NJ (Onsite 3 days/week - non-negotiable) ? Contract (6 months, strong extension potential) Overview We're seeking a senior AI Platform SRE / MLOps engineer to support and stabilize a production Generative AI platform , running on Red Hat OpenShift. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on operational excellence, reliability engineering, and performance tuning of GPU-accelerated AI workloads in a regulated enterprise environment. You will act as a key technical resource within Dell's delivery team, helping bring structure, stability, and scalability to an evolving GenAI platform. What You'll Do + Own day-to-day operations of a production GenAI platform running on OpenShift/Kubernetes + Diagnose and resolve performance, stability, and scaling issues across AI workloads + Optimize GPU-based inference pipelines using tools like: + NVIDIA Triton Inference Server + TensorRT / CUDA + Implement SRE best practices: + Monitoring & observability (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) + Incident response & root cause analysis + Automation & runbook creation + Improve cluster performance, resource utilization, and reliability + Collaborate with stakeholders while operating with high autonomy and limited guidance + Ensure platform adheres to enterprise governance, security, and compliance standards ? Required Qualifications (Must-Have) + 8+ years in SRE / DevOps / Platform Engineering roles + Deep experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes in production environments + Cluster administration, scaling, upgrades, troubleshooting + Hands-on experience supporting AI/ML workloads in production + Proven experience with GPU-accelerated environments, including: + NVIDIA stack (CUDA, Triton, TensorRT, etc.) + Strong SRE mindset: + Incident management, monitoring, uptime, reliability engineering + Scripting/automation experience (Python, Bash, etc.) + Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high-pressure environments ? Nice to Have + Experience in financial services or regulated environments + Familiarity with MLOps tooling (Kubeflow, MLflow, ArgoCD) + Knowledge of model optimization techniques (quantization, pruning) + Certifications: + Red Hat (RHCE) + CKA / CKS + Prior consulting or residency-style engagements ?? Important Notes + Onsite requirement: 3 days/week in Pennington, NJ + (No remote exceptions; travel not reimbursed) + This role is operations-focused, not model development + Initial contract is ~6 months with strong potential for extension + You will be expected to lead, not follow-high ownership and accountability Why This Role? + Work on a live, enterprise-scale Generative AI platform + Solve real production challenges, not experimental projects + High visibility with Dell + Bank of America leadership + Opportunity to stabilize and shape the future of AI infrastructure in a regulated environment Ideal Candidate A senior AI platform engineer / SRE who thrives at the intersection of: + Kubernetes/OpenShift infrastructure + GPU-accelerated ML systems + Production reliability and performance You're someone who can step into a complex environment, quickly identify gaps, and drive meaningful improvements from day one. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.