Title OpenStack Engineer Exp 8 Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Red Hat OpenStack Subject Matter Expert SME to join our team This individual will be responsible for designing deploying managing and troubleshooting complex OpenStack environments As a key technical expert you will provide leadership in architecture implementation and support for OpenStack solutions ensuring high availability performance and security SME to oversee our customer workload s in Openshift platform and Openstack infrastructure With strong background in DevOps automation Openstack and Openshift with a focus on delivering efficient and reliable solutions for our valued customers Key Responsibilities Design and Architecture Lead the architecture and design of Red Hat OpenStack environments to meet the organization s technical and business needs Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design scalable and reliable OpenStack infrastructure solutions Create documentation and architecture diagrams for all proposed designs Implementation and Deployment Deploy configure and optimize Red Hat OpenStack clusters and associated components Manage the setup and integration of OpenStack services including Nova Neutron Cinder Glance Keystone and Swift Automate deployments and configurations using scripting languages e g Python Bash or configuration management tools e g Ansible Puppet Maintenance and Operations Ensure operational stability and efficiency of OpenStack environments by implementing monitoring and alerting solutions Perform regular system updates patches and upgrades in line with best practices Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in OpenStack environments leveraging deep knowledge of Linux and virtualization Security and Compliance Implement and manage security best practices including access controls identity management and data encryption Ensure compliance with company security policies and industry standards Performance Optimization Analyse system performance and recommend changes to optimize the overall OpenStack workplace Plan capacity and scalability enhancements to support future growth and demand Collaboration and Mentorship Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers operations and other IT teams to drive effective solutions Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers on OpenStack technologies and best practices Technical Skills In-depth knowledge of Red Hat OpenStack components and architecture Strong Linux administration skills especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux Proficiency in virtualization technologies KVM VMware Scripting skills Python Bash and familiarity with automation tools Ansible Puppet In-depth technical knowledge of the Cloud industry private OpenStack and public cloud environments virtualization and cloud management Good knowledge in network TCP IP IPv4 expertise in IPv6 VLAN VXLAN Bridging routing IP Tables DNS DHCP Manage and monitor OpenStack and OpenShift to ensure high availability and performance Troubleshoot and resolve OpenStack and OpenShift issues and optimize load for speed and reliability Hands-on exp in K8s services load balancing networking modules Proficient in security firewall storage concepts Experience with networking storage and security as it relates to OpenStack Soft Skills Excellent problem-solving abilities and troubleshooting skills Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience Flexible to work in 24 7 support environment Proven experience in designing implementing and managing OpenStack and OpenShift for customer environments Proficiency in CI CD tools and platforms e g Jenkins GitLab CI CD Travis CI CircleCI Strong scripting and automation skills e g Bash Python Shell Familiarity with infrastructure as code IaC tools e g Terraform Ansible Excellent problem-solving communication and teamwork skills Experience working in Agile Scrum or other collaborative development environments Security-conscious mindset with knowledge of OpenStack and OpenShift security best practices Certifications Optional OpenStack Certification e g Certified OpenStack Administrator