Solution Architect
Summary
Design, implement, and automate Red Hat OpenStack cloud infrastructure on a 24-month contract, integrating with Kubernetes/OpenShift and exploring Agentic AI/AIOps for operational efficiency. Core tech: OpenStack, Kubernetes, Red Hat Linux.
Role
Solution Architect
Skill Level
Consultant
Contract Duration
24 Months
Expected Start Date
Sep, 2026
Positions
1
Job Description
As a OpenStack Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining reliable and scalable OpenStack infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure platform availability, security, performance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Red Hat Linux, with solid troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Design, implement, and maintain Red Hat OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure solutions.
* Develop and optimize automation scripts for deployment and management of OpenStack environments.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OpenStack with other systems, including Kubernetes and OpenShift.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to OpenStack components and underlying infrastructure.
* Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
* Contribute to capacity planning, performance optimization, and scalability of OpenStack environments.
* Assist in change management of OpenStack platform for new versions, hotfixes, SysAdmin tasks, etc.
* Explore and implement Agentic AI and AIOps solutions to enhance OpenStack administration and operational efficiency.
* Leverage AI-assisted automation for monitoring, troubleshooting, incident analysis, and remediation of OpenStack environments.
* Develop, Integrate AI agents with OpenStack APIs and automation tools to streamline infrastructure operations.
* Work with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.
* Author/edit system documentation/playbook(s).
* May serve as a mentor on procedural matters to less experienced internal and third-party team members.
What We Are Looking For
* Relevant university degree with at least 5+ years of relevant working experience.
* Expertise with Red Hat or any OpenStack platform.
* Expertise with Kubernetes.
* Expertise in Red Hat Linux administration.
* Experience in infrastructure provisioning with VMware ESX environment and monitoring with Prometheus and Ops.
* Experience integrating with Elastic Stack.
* Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, and AIOps concepts for infrastructure operations.
* Experience or exposure to AI agents and AI-assisted automation for cloud/OpenStack administration.
* Understanding of integrating AI/LLM capabilities with APIs, Python, Ansible, or Terraform is preferred.
* Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
* Red Hat/OpenStack certifications in Linux and OpenStack administration preferred.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience working with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform is preferred.
* Demonstrates strong customer service awareness and orientation.
* Ability to establish new standards for quality, performance, or productivity.
* Must have excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, contractors, managers, third parties, and customers as needed.
* Understanding of application development lifecycles, as well as practical experience working with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools as part of the OpenStack platform lifecycle, will be useful.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Excellent project management and organizational skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
* Proven leadership experience in technical environments.