Cloud Specialist

Ericsson; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Noida, India seeks a Cloud Specialist Lead to drive OpenStack administration, Linux systems management and automation, while guiding a high-performing team to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions. You will build strong client relationships and uphold operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor team members, ensure SLA compliance, and push continuous improvements across cloud operations, automation, service reliability and customer delivery.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in private cloud technologies, especially OpenStack and Linux administration.
• Experience in a combined technical and team leadership role.
• RH OpenStack certification, along with RHCSA and RHCE certifications.
• Strong Linux administration expertise, including OS optimisation, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in automation scripting using Bash and Python.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform.
• Working knowledge of SDN, NFV concepts, and microservices or container orchestration platforms.
• Advanced networking knowledge, including network configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and fault resolution.
• Experience managing hardware interfaces across enterprise systems, including iLO, iDRAC, and CIMC.
• Operational expertise in CEPH storage management.
• Strong understanding of OpenStack components, architecture, resource management, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out OpenStack cloud administration with performance tuning, troubleshooting, resource optimisation and tenant management.
• Install, configure, monitor, and optimise Linux systems (physical and virtual), including kernel tuning and security measures.
• Manage RHEL, Ubuntu, and CentOS OS upgrades and maintenance.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, VXLAN, routing, DNS, DHCP, bridging, IP Tables).
• Operate hardware interfaces (iLO, iDRAC, CIMC).
• Perform CEPH storage management activities (OSD operations, cluster flags).
• Leverage automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) for provisioning and configuration management.
• Develop automation scripts in Bash and Python to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Deploy and manage containerised apps using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, ITSM and operational processes; collaborate with stakeholders on tailored cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement across cloud operations and customer delivery.

Skills

OpenStack

Linux administration

RHCSA

RHCE

Python

Bash

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Networking

CEPH

iLO/iDRAC/CIMC

Education

RH OpenStack certification

RHCSA

RHCE

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

About This Opportunity

We are looking for Cloud Specialist lead who will have a unique blend of technical depth and leadership, where you will work on advanced private cloud infrastructures - spanning OpenStack administration, Linux systems management, and automation-driven efficiencies - while also guiding a high-performing team to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions. Beyond technical delivery, you will be expected to build strong customer relationships and uphold operational excellence, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who leads with both expertise and accountability.

What You Will Do

• Carry out OpenStack cloud administration, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, resource optimisation, availability zone configuration, tenant management, and host aggregation.
• Install, configure, monitor, and optimise Linux systems, both physical and virtual, including kernel tuning, LVM management, and the implementation of advanced security measures.
• Manage and maintain RHEL, Ubuntu, and CentOS operating systems, ensuring smooth upgrade processes.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, VXLAN, routing, DNS, DHCP, bridging, and IP Tables.
• Operate hardware management interfaces such as iLO, iDRAC, and CIMC efficiently.
• Perform CEPH storage management activities, including OSD operations and cluster flag adjustments.
• Leverage automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform for provisioning and configuration management.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, ITSM guidelines, operational processes, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored cloud solutions and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement across cloud operations, automation, service reliability, and customer delivery.

You will bring

• At least 9 years of professional experience in private cloud technologies, particularly OpenStack and Linux administration.
• Experience in a combined technical and team leadership role.
• Red Hat OpenStack certification, along with RHCSA and RHCE certifications.
• Strong Linux administration expertise, including operating system optimisation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in automation scripting using Bash and Python.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform.
• Working knowledge of SDN, NFV concepts, and microservices or container orchestration platforms.
• Advanced networking knowledge, including network configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and fault resolution.
• Experience managing hardware interfaces across enterprise systems, including iLO, iDRAC, and CIMC.
• Operational expertise in CEPH storage management.
• Strong understanding of OpenStack components, architecture, resource management, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong customer engagement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before for some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: India (IN) || Noida