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)