Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (OpenStack / Virtualization)

New Era Technology is a company committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. The Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will lead the re-platforming of an internal KVM-based virtualization environment, integrating OpenStack and automation tools to enhance infrastructure migration and performance.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• 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