The company is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all major public and private cloud technologies. We are seeking a highly experienced engineer with deep expertise in OpenStack to join our Private Cloud Professional Services team. This role will support a long-term, high-value Professional Services engagement by managing and optimizing a production-grade OpenStack private cloud environment.
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The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux administration skills, proficiency in infrastructure automation, and a proven ability to operate in compliance-driven, high-security environments. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical cloud infrastructure for our customers. You will be expected to take the initiative and advise on potential pitfalls that a customer may encounter, suggesting alternatives that may better serve the stability and security of the customer's solution.
Responsibilities:
- OpenStack Deployment and Management: Deploying and managing OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructure, configuring and maintaining OpenStack services such as Nova, Neutron, Cinder, and Keystone.
- Kubernetes Orchestration: Implementing and managing Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration, deploying and maintaining applications within Kubernetes environments.
- Integration and Automation: Integrating OpenStack and Kubernetes technologies for seamless operation, developing automation scripts and tools for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitoring system performance and optimizing configurations for maximum efficiency, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
- Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices within OpenStack and Kubernetes setups, managing access controls and ensuring compliance.
- Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining technical documentation, generating regular reports on system performance, capacity, and utilization.
- Collaboration and Support: Collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical support for cloud and container environments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong experience in Linux system administration and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Hands-on experience with OpenStack deployment, configuration, and management.
- Knowledge of Software Defined Storage systems such as Ceph and cloud-native principles.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Prior experience in a customer-facing support role; relevant certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, COA) are a plus.
Additional Skills (Optional):
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms such as VMware, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) solutions.
- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Location: Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Permanent position.
