JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced OpenShift and OpenStack Planning Engineer to lead the design, planning, and implementation of cloud infrastructure using Red Hat OpenShift and OpenStack. This role will be responsible for ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments that support business and development needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure, with hands-on expertise in OpenShift and OpenStack.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Linux (preferably RHEL/CentOS) system administration.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Helm.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (SDN, VLANs, Load Balancing).
• Understanding of cloud security, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-tenancy.
• Ability to analyze system performance and implement tuning recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Red Hat certifications: RHCSA, RHCE, or Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Knowledge of Ceph, GlusterFS, or other software-defined storage technologies.
• Exposure to ITIL practices and DevOps methodologies.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

• Plan and architect OpenShift and OpenStack infrastructure based on organizational requirements.
• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure private/hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployments on OpenShift.
• Evaluate and recommend best practices for cluster sizing, network setup, and storage provisioning.
• Monitor performance, security, and capacity of OpenStack and OpenShift platforms.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to infrastructure planning, deployment, and operations.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure and provide root cause analysis.
• Work with vendors and Red Hat support for technical escalations.