Red Hat OpenStack Administrator

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Ansible
Bash
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Configuration Management
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Continuous Integration and Development
Docker
GitLab
HAProxy
High Availability
IaaS
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Linux Administration
Load Balancing
Management
Network
OpenStack
Orchestration
Performance Tuning
Python
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Linux
Regulatory Compliance
Scalability
Scripting

Job Details

Job Title: Red Hat OpenStack Administrator
Experience: 7+ Years
Locations: Richardson, TX / Branchburg, NJ
Duration: Contract
Rate - 40 W2

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Red Hat OpenStack Administrator to manage, maintain, and enhance our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in RHEL 8, OpenStack, and modern containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our cloud platforms while working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support Red Hat OpenStack platforms, including upgrades, patches, and monitoring.

  • Work extensively with RHEL 8, writing systemd services, tuning performance, and troubleshooting system-level issues.

  • Deploy and manage containers using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and Docker Swarm.

  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, implement best practices for continuous integration and deployment.

  • Manage and configure HAProxy for load balancing and high availability.

  • Use Ansible for automation of infrastructure tasks and configuration management.

  • Deploy and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes environments.

  • Ensure security, compliance, and high availability of infrastructure systems.

  • Collaborate with developers, network engineers, and security teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL 8.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenStack.

  • Proficient in writing and managing services using systemd.

  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, and Helm.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

  • Experience with HAProxy setup and tuning for high availability environments.

  • Scripting and automation skills using Ansible, Bash, or Python.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, RHOSP).

  • Exposure to Docker Swarm orchestration.

  • Experience in enterprise-scale infrastructure and networking.

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