KVM-OpenStack Platform Engineer

SUMMARY: Lead the re-platforming and build-out of an internal KVM-based virtualization environment on new UCS hardware in the Ashburn data center. Integrate OpenStack and open-source automation tools to support the migration of workloads from legacy datacenter, ensuring robust, scalable, and automated infrastructure.

HIERARCHY: Will report to the Service Delivery Manager

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Tear down and rebuild existing ESX-based UCS blade environment, transitioning to KVM virtualization.
• Design and implement an OpenStack platform for internal use, considering open-source alternatives to OpenShift due to current challenges.
• Integrate SAN and NetApp storage solutions into the new platform, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Deploy and configure open-source automation tools (e.g., Ansible) for infrastructure management and orchestration.
• Collaborate with internal staff (including offshore resources) and provide technical leadership and mentorship as needed.
• Work closely with network architects and storage teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
• Document architecture, configuration, and operational procedures for the new environment.
• Support ongoing platform enhancements and troubleshooting.

COMPENTENCY: 

Required

• Extensive experience with Linux, KVM virtualization, and OpenStack deployment.
• Strong background in UCS hardware, SAN, and NetApp storage integration.
• Proficiency with open-source automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with OpenShift and other open-source cloud platforms.
• Prior involvement in large-scale data center migrations and re-platforming projects.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: None

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+years
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Remote

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours a week

TRAVEL: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent documentation skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint   
• Collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar
• Ability to work as liaison between business and information security / information technology
• Flexibility to accommodate working across different time zones
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English
• Business outcomes mindset
• Solid balance of strategic thinking with detail orientation
• Self-starter, ability to take initiative

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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