2 months ago
Remote, Saudi ArabiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, manage, and optimize OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructure.
- Maintain OpenStack services including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, and Keystone, with exposure to Octavia, Designate, and Masakari.
- Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters and deploy applications within Kubernetes environments.
- Integrate OpenStack and Kubernetes and develop automation for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources.
- Monitor performance, optimize configurations, and troubleshoot OpenStack, Kubernetes, SDN OVN networking, CPU utilization, and disk utilization.
- Implement security best practices, manage access controls and authentication and authorization mechanisms, and support compliance requirements.
- Create technical documentation and operational procedures and report on system performance, capacity, and utilization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical support, and advise customers on stability and security risks and alternatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong Linux system administration experience and proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing OpenStack.
- Knowledge of software-defined storage systems such as Ceph and cloud-native principles.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Prior experience in a customer-facing support role.
- Relevant certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or Certified OpenStack Administrator are valued.
- Familiarity with VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP, software-defined networking, Terraform, or Ansible is optional.
Benefits
- Permanent on-site work arrangement in Riyadh, KSA.
- Long-term, high-value Professional Services engagement supporting a customer production environment.
- Equal employment opportunity and accommodation support are provided.
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureBashElasticsearchGoogle Cloud PlatformKeystoneJSKibanaKubernetesLinuxLogstashOpenStackPythonTerraform
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About Rackspace
Rackspace provides managed cloud and IT services for enterprises, including multicloud operations, cloud migration, private cloud, managed security, and application/platform management across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware. It operates a services-led business model with consulting and ongoing management for regulated and mission‑critical workloads, including healthcare. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Rackspace is majority‑owned by Apollo Global Management.