[What the role is]
We are seeking an experienced OpenStack Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our Red Hat OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, optimising cloud environments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.[What you will be working on]
Key Responsibilities include:
Design, implement, and maintain Red Hat OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure solutions
Develop and optimise automation scripts for deployment and management of OpenStack environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OpenStack with other systems, including Kubernetes and OpenShift
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to OpenStack components and underlying infrastructure
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organisational policies
Contribute to capacity planning, performance optimisation, and scalability of OpenStack environments
Assist in change management of OpenStack platform for new versions Hotfixes, SysAdmin tasks, etc.
Works with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.
Authors/edits system documentation/playbook(s)
May serve as a mentor on procedural matters to less experienced internal and third-party team members
[What we are looking for]
Relevant university degree with at least 5 + years of relevant working experience.
Expertise with RedHat or any OpenStack Platform.
Expertise with Kubernetes.
Expertise in RedHat Linux administration
Experience in Infrastructure provisioning with VMware ESX enviornment, monitoring with Prometheus and Ops
Experience intergrating with Elastic stack.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high demand environment
RedHat / OpenStack certifications in Linux and OpenStack administration preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience working with infrastructure as code technologies such as Terraform is preferred.
Demonstrates strong customer service awareness and orientation
Ability to establish new standards for quality, performance or productivity
Must have excellent writing and communication skills, strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, contractors, managers, 3rd parties, and customers as needed
Additionally, understanding application development lifecycles as well practical experience in working with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools as part of the OpenStack platform lifecycle will be useful.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
Proven leadership experience in technical environments
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong service-oriented mindset with focus on operational excellence
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
This will be a 2-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.