Contractor Senior OpenStack Engineer

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Senior OpenStack Engineers to support a strategic customer initiative involving OpenStack version 16 to 18 migration and deployment, with a strong emphasis on OpenStack-on-OpenShift capabilities.

This is a contract-based, remote opportunity for professionals who can hit the ground running and contribute immediately to new installations and potential upgrade paths. You will be part of a high-impact team responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and production-ready OpenStack environments.

• Lead and execute OpenStack 18 installations in enterprise environments.
• Support OpenStack upgrades (from versions 16 and 17 to 18) where applicable, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Deploy and configure OpenStack-on-OpenShift components as part of version 18 rollouts.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to define architecture, deployment strategies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across compute, storage, and networking layers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers if needed.
• Document installation procedures, configurations, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with client’s security and operational standards.

Requirements:

• Advance proficiency and hands-on experience OpenStack versions 16, 17, and 18.
• Experience in new deployments and upgrades for OpenStack 16, 17 and 18.
• Deep understanding of OpenStack core components: Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, Horizon, TripleO, etc.
• Experience with OpenStack-on-OpenShift (TripleO, Helm charts, Kubernetes integration).
• Strong Linux administration skills (preferably RHEL/CentOS).
• Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible, Python, Shell Script, Heat.
• Familiarity with Ceph storage, SDN, and container orchestration.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Required Certification/Qualifications:

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenStack Administration or equivalent.
• Experience working with telecom clients or large-scale enterprise OpenStack deployments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in cloud environments
• CI/CD Pipelines – Experience integrating OpenStack deployments into automated pipelines.
• Customer-Facing Experience – Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Monitoring & Logging Tools – Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

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