Infrastructure Consultant - OpenStack

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).