KVM-OpenStack Platform Engineer

SUMMARY: Lead the re-platforming and build-out of an internal KVM-based virtualization environment on new UCS hardware in the Ashburn data center. Integrate OpenStack and open-source automation tools to support the migration of workloads from legacy datacenter, ensuring robust, scalable, and automated infrastructure.

HIERARCHY: Will report to the Service Delivery Manager

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Tear down and rebuild existing ESX-based UCS blade environment, transitioning to KVM virtualization.
• Design and implement an OpenStack platform for internal use, considering open-source alternatives to OpenShift due to current challenges.
• Integrate SAN and NetApp storage solutions into the new platform, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Deploy and configure open-source automation tools (e.g., Ansible) for infrastructure management and orchestration.
• Collaborate with internal staff (including offshore resources) and provide technical leadership and mentorship as needed.
• Work closely with network architects and storage teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
• Document architecture, configuration, and operational procedures for the new environment.
• Support ongoing platform enhancements and troubleshooting.

COMPENTENCY: 

Required

• Extensive experience with Linux, KVM virtualization, and OpenStack deployment.
• Strong background in UCS hardware, SAN, and NetApp storage integration.
• Proficiency with open-source automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with OpenShift and other open-source cloud platforms.
• Prior involvement in large-scale data center migrations and re-platforming projects.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: None

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+years
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Remote

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours a week

TRAVEL: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent documentation skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint   
• Collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar
• Ability to work as liaison between business and information security / information technology
• Flexibility to accommodate working across different time zones
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English
• Business outcomes mindset
• Solid balance of strategic thinking with detail orientation
• Self-starter, ability to take initiative

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