Job Summary
As an OpenStack Platform Engineer, you will design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable OpenStack infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform availability, security, and performance while leveraging AI-assisted automation to optimize operations.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Red Hat OpenStack cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability
Develop and optimize automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of OpenStack environments
Integrate OpenStack with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and other systems to enhance platform interoperability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex OpenStack and underlying infrastructure issues to maintain operational stability
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies to protect platform integrity
Contribute to capacity planning and performance optimization to support scalable OpenStack environments
Manage change processes for OpenStack platform upgrades, hotfixes, and system administration tasks
Explore and implement Agentic AI and AIOps solutions to improve OpenStack administration and operational efficiency
Utilize AI-assisted automation for monitoring, troubleshooting, incident analysis, and remediation of OpenStack systems
Develop and integrate AI agents with OpenStack APIs and automation tools to streamline infrastructure operations
Conduct root cause analysis, review code, and perform unit testing to ensure platform quality and stability
Author and edit system documentation and playbooks to support operational consistency
Mentor less experienced internal and third-party team members on procedural and technical matters
Required competencies and certifications
Expertise in Red Hat or any OpenStack platform administration
Expertise in Kubernetes platform management
Expertise in Red Hat Linux system administration
Experience provisioning infrastructure with VMware ESX and monitoring using Prometheus and Ops
Experience integrating with Elastic Stack for logging and analytics
Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, and AIOps concepts applied to infrastructure operations
Experience or exposure to AI agents and AI-assisted automation for cloud/OpenStack administration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex technical environments
Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain clear communication with stakeholders
Proven leadership experience in technical environments
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Understanding of integrating AI/LLM capabilities with APIs, Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Red Hat/OpenStack certifications in Linux and OpenStack administration
Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform
Understanding of application development lifecycles and experience with CI/CD tools in OpenStack platform lifecycle
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong customer service orientation and ability to establish new standards for quality and productivity
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