KVM Specialist/Consultant Specialist

Job Description

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist .

In this role, you will:

- KVM Administration:
Manage and maintain KVM-based virtualization environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting virtual machines.
Optimize KVM performance and ensure high availability of virtualized infrastructure. Implement security best practices for KVM environments.

- OpenShift Administration:
Deploy, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters in on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. Monitor and troubleshoot OpenShift workloads, ensuring high availability and performance.
Manage OpenShift networking, storage, and security configurations. Perform upgrades and patching of OpenShift clusters and associated components.

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development:
Design and implement IaC solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure resources.
Develop reusable IaC modules and templates for consistent deployments. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate IaC workflows into CI/CD pipelines.

- Monitoring and Optimization:
Implement monitoring solutions for KVM and OpenShift environments using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
Analyze system performance and recommend optimizations for resource utilization and cost efficiency.

- Collaboration and Documentation:
Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure and applications.
Document infrastructure designs, processes, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:
.5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on KVM virtualization and OpenShift administration.
.Strong expertise in managing KVM hypervisors and virtualized environments.
.Hands-on experience with OpenShift installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
.Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent.
.Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
.Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
.Familiarity with networking concepts, storage solutions, and security best practices.
.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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Issued by - HSBC Software Development India