OpenStack Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement OpenStack-based cloud solutions tailored to client requirements
• Install, configure, and maintain OpenStack components (e.g., Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OpenStack deployments
• Optimise OpenStack performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Automate OpenStack deployment and management processes
• Collaborate with networking and storage teams to integrate OpenStack with existing infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients and internal teams
• Stay current with OpenStack developments and contribute to the open-source community
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of experience working with OpenStack in production environments
• Experience with OpenStack deployment tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Proficiency in Linux system administration
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, SDN, load balancing)
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of storage systems and protocols (e.g., Ceph, iSCSI, NFS)
• Preferred Skills:
o OpenStack certification (e.g., COA - Certified OpenStack Administrator)
o Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
o Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
o Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
o Experience with database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)