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Infrastructure Consultant - OpenStack

Posted 3 hours 26 minutes ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd

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Yorkshire, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN1 1
Job Description
Infrastructure Consultant - OpenStack Specialist Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Consultant with deep expertise in OpenStack to design, implement, and support scalable private cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure automation, virtualization, and open-source cloud technologies, with a focus on delivering robust, high-availability solutions for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructures.

  • Provide technical consulting and best-practice guidance to clients on cloud architecture and migration strategies.

  • Integrate OpenStack with existing systems, storage, and networking components.

  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Heat templates.

  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and performance issues.

  • Work with DevOps and Security teams to ensure compliance, monitoring, and scalability.

  • Deliver documentation, technical workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.

Skills & Experience Required:
  • Proven experience deploying and managing OpenStack environments (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, etc.).

  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, or RHEL).

  • Experience with virtualization platforms (KVM, QEMU) and networking concepts (SDN, VLANs, VXLAN).

  • Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong Scripting skills (Python, Bash).

  • Excellent client-facing communication and documentation abilities.

Desirable:
  • Experience with Ceph storage integration or Open vSwitch networking.

  • Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hybrid cloud designs.

  • Relevant certifications (eg, Certified OpenStack Administrator).

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