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Consulting Engineer-Cloud Native Infrastructure (KVM/Kubernetes)/CNDP

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20 hours ago
Minato, JapanSenior

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-level and low-level architecture and design for bare-metal and VM-based Kubernetes and KVM/OpenStack platforms in 5G Core and edge environments.
  • Create parameter definitions, test plans, configuration manifests, detailed design documents, runbooks, and test verification procedures.
  • Apply CNDP, DPDK, SR-IOV, and eBPF for benchmarking, kernel tuning, packet-processing optimization, and carrier-grade performance.
  • Architect, integrate, and troubleshoot container networking using Multus CNI, Calico, SR-IOV CNI, and high-performance routing protocols.
  • Own PDI delivery activities including staging validation, on-site deployment, cutover execution, and real-time risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate with global architecture and engineering teams to resolve product roadblocks and develop reusable templates and design collateral.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Kubernetes/Docker container platforms or KVM/OpenStack virtualization environments.
  • Deep knowledge of Linux OS internals, RHEL or Ubuntu, kernel parameter tuning, system administration, and container network troubleshooting.
  • Practical knowledge or implementation experience with CNDP, DPDK, SR-IOV, eBPF, or other fast packet-processing technologies.
  • Proven end-to-end Plan, Design, Implement delivery capability, including detailed design, runbook, and test documentation.
  • Native or business-level Japanese fluency and professional working proficiency in English.
  • Preferred experience with 5G Core components such as UPF and SMF, vEPC, or Telco CNFs.
  • Preferred certifications include CKA, CKAD, RHCA, or RHCE.
  • Preferred automation and IaC experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, or GitOps frameworks.
  • Preferred familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD delivery pipelines, containerized deployment workflows, and Cisco UCS, Nexus, and Telco Cloud solutions.

Tech Stack

AnsibleBashDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxOpenStackPythonTerraform

Categories

Solutions Engineering
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Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.

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