OpenStack Solution Architect

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Architect and design OpenStack-based private cloud solutions tailored to customer needs. Drive infrastructure design across compute, storage, and network components. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate OpenStack with existing or new platforms. Define and implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, including HA, scalability, and performance tuning. Collaborate with DevOps teams to align infrastructure automation with deployment pipelines. Lead customer engagements and translate business requirements into technical architectures. Ensure compliance, security, and resiliency standards are embedded in all solutions. Key Skills & Experience Minimum 8 years of experience in cloud and infrastructure architecture. Strong experience in OpenStack components : Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Swift, etc. Deep domain expertise in at least one of the following: Cloud Infrastructure : Compute orchestration, virtualization, HA design. Storage : Block/Object storage solutions (Ceph, Swift, etc.). Networking : SDN, virtual networks, overlay networks, Neutron plugins. Proficient in container technologies and orchestration (Kubernetes is a plus). Experience with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or other automation frameworks. Familiarity with Linux internals, scripting, and system performance monitoring. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and customer-facing skills.