OpenStack Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Position : OpenStack Architect

Location : San Jose, CA (Preferred hybrid work)

Job Type : Contract to hire

Job Description

• Design and architect OpenStack-based cloud solutions to meet the organization's infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess existing infrastructure, and develop solution designs that align with business objectives.
• Define architecture standards, best practices, and design patterns for OpenStack deployments.
• Lead the implementation and deployment of OpenStack environments, including installation, configuration, and integration of core OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, etc.) .
• Configure and optimize hypervisor platforms (e.g., KVM, VMware) for use with OpenStack.
• Integrate OpenStack with other infrastructure components such as storage systems, networking equipment, and identity management solutions.
• Develop automation scripts and templates (using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform) to streamline deployment and management tasks.
• Implement orchestration workflows to automate provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
• Implement security controls and measures to safeguard OpenStack environments against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to cloud security and data privacy.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of OpenStack deployments and remediate identified risks.

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