Solution Architect - OpenStack

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.