About this role
Senior OpenStack Engineer
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end, hybrid cloud and AI solutions company. We can design, build, and operate our customers' cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. We partner with our customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products, and adopt innovative technologies. Named a best place to work by Glassdoor, Newsweek and Forbes, we attract and develop world-class talent to deliver a Fanatical Experience – so our customers can achieve better outcomes and stay ahead of what’s next.
We are seeking a highly experienced engineer with deep expertise in OpenStack to join our Private Cloud Professional Services team. This role will support a long-term, high-value Professional Services engagement by managing and optimizing a production-grade OpenStack private cloud environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux administration skills, proficiency in infrastructure automation, and a proven ability to operate in compliance-driven, high-security environments. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical cloud infrastructure for our customer.
You will be expected to take the initiative and advise on potential pitfalls that a customer may encounter, and suggest alternatives which may better serve the stability and security of the customer's solution.
This role will be permanently on-site in Riyadh, KSA.
Responsibilities
OpenStack Deployment and Management:
- Supporting, deploying, and managing OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructure.
- Configuring and maintaining OpenStack services such as Nova, Neutron, Cinder, and Keystone.
- Knowledge of Canonical OpenStack, Juju, and Lxd containers.
- Good to have an understanding of advanced OpenStack services Octavia, Designate, Masakari etc.
- Knowledge of Storage solutions such as Ceph.
Kubernetes Orchestration:
- Implementing and managing Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration.
- Deploying and maintaining applications within Kubernetes environments.
- Knowledge of Charmed Kubernetes.
Integration and Automation:
- Integrating OpenStack and Kubernetes technologies for seamless operation.
- Developing automation scripts and tools for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
- Monitoring system performance and optimising configurations for maximum efficiency.
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to OpenStack and Kubernetes environments.
- Troubleshooting skills with respect SDN OVN networking, performance benchmarking with respect to CPU and disk utilization.
- Knowledge