Infrastructure administrator

Job SummaryAs an Open Stack Administrator, you will be responsible for administration, configuration, deploying, installation and maintaining Open Stack infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and reliable solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Open Stack components, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies.About the jobLocation : Remote (Need basis visit to office location)Location : OffshoreDetailed Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Open Stack environments using Kolla-Ansible and Triple O.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Ceph storage clusters, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Manage block storage (Cinder), file storage (Manila), and object storage (such as Ceph RGW / S3, Swift, or equivalent).
• Maintain and optimize Open Stack control plane and compute resources for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage and troubleshoot containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Open Shift.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Integrate Open Stack environments with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions.
• Participate in CI / CD pipelines for infrastructure changes and application deployments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Support capacity planning, incident management, and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues.Required Skills & Qualifications
• 7–10 years of hands-on Open Stack experience, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience deploying Open Stack using Kolla-Ansible (container-based deployment) and Triple O (bare-metal deployment).
• Relevant 3–5 years of experience with containerization technologies, primarily Docker.
• Relevant 2–3 years of experience with Kubernetes and / or Open Shift administration.
• Proficiency in Ceph storage setup and management for block, file, and object storage (S3, Swift, or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems administration (preferably RHEL / Cent OS / Ubuntu).
• Knowledge of networking concepts relevant to cloud environments (VLANs, VXLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing).
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• RHCE certified.Good-to-Have Skills
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools : Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana.
• Exposure to CI / CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices.Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.