Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Cisco UCS
Ansible
Computer Hardware
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
NetApp
Linux
OpenStack
Virtualization
Job Details
Position: OpenStack Engineer
Duration: 1 Year Contract
Location: Remote
Job Description:
Lead the re-platforming and build-out of an internal KVM-based virtualization environment on new UCS hardware in the Ashburn data Centre. Integrate OpenStack and open-source automation tools to support the migration of workloads from legacy data centre, ensuring robust, scalable, and automated infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Skills:
- 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 Skills:
- Experience with OpenShift and other open-source cloud platforms.
- Prior involvement in large-scale data centre migrations and re-platforming projects.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments.
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