OpenStack Engineer

Title: OpenStack Engineer

Exp : 6- 10 years

Job Description:

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Red Hat OpenStack Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. This individual will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting complex OpenStack environments. As a key technical expert, you will provide leadership in architecture, implementation, and support for OpenStack solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

SME to oversee our customer workload's in Openshift platform and Openstack infrastructure. With strong background in DevOps, automation, Openstack and Openshift , with a focus on delivering efficient and reliable solutions for our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Architecture :

·       Lead the architecture and design of Red Hat OpenStack environments to meet the organization’s technical and business needs.

·       Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design scalable and reliable OpenStack infrastructure solutions.

·       Create documentation and architecture diagrams for all proposed designs.

Implementation and Deployment :

·       Deploy, configure, and optimize Red Hat OpenStack clusters and associated components.

·       Manage the setup and integration of OpenStack services, including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, and Swift.

·       Automate deployments and configurations using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).

Maintenance and Operations :

·       Ensure operational stability and efficiency of OpenStack environments by implementing monitoring and alerting solutions.

·       Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades in line with best practices.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in OpenStack environments, leveraging deep knowledge of Linux and virtualization.

Security and Compliance :

·       Implement and manage security best practices, including access controls, identity management, and data encryption.

·       Ensure compliance with company security policies and industry standards.

Performance Optimization :

·       Analyse system performance and recommend changes to optimize the overall OpenStack environment.

·       Plan capacity and scalability enhancements to support future growth and demand.

Collaboration and Mentorship :

·       Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and other IT teams, to drive effective solutions.

·       Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers on OpenStack technologies and best practices.

Technical Skills :

·       In-depth knowledge of Red Hat OpenStack components and architecture.

·       Strong Linux administration skills, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

·       Proficiency in virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware).

·       Scripting skills (Python, Bash) and familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet).

·       In-depth technical knowledge of the Cloud industry, private (OpenStack) and public cloud environments, virtualization, and cloud management.

·       Good knowledge in network TCP/IP, IPv4, expertise in IPv6, VLAN,VXLAN, Bridging, routing, IP Tables, DNS, DHCP

·       Manage and monitor OpenStack and OpenShift to ensure high availability and performance.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve OpenStack and OpenShift issues and optimize load for speed and reliability.

·       Hands-on exp. in K8s services, load balancing & networking modules

·       Proficient in security, firewall, storage concepts

·       Experience with networking, storage, and security as it relates to OpenStack.

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Soft Skills :

·       Excellent problem-solving abilities and troubleshooting skills.

·       Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

·       Flexible to work in 24/7 support environment

·       Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing OpenStack and OpenShift for customer environments.

·       Proficiency in CI/CD tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Travis CI, CircleCI).

·       Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Shell).

·       Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

·       Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

·       Experience working in Agile/Scrum or other collaborative development environments.

·       Security-conscious mindset with knowledge of OpenStack and OpenShift security best practices.

·       Certifications (Optional):OpenStack Certification (e.g., Certified OpenStack Administrator).