OpenStack Administrator

Ericsson; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a skilled OpenStack Engineer to manage OpenStack private cloud infrastructure with strong Linux administration and Ansible automation experience. You will handle OpenStack operations, Linux system management, automation, and production support.

The role involves installing and configuring OpenStack components, managing controller/compute nodes, VM provisioning, migrations, and troubleshooting. Experience with Ceph storage, Docker, and related technologies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing OpenStack environments on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9.
• Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on with Ansible automation and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage OpenStack environments.
• Manage controller and compute nodes, and support VM provisioning/lifecycle.
• Perform OpenStack patching, upgrades, and maintenance.

Skills

OpenStack

Linux administration

Automation

Networking

Tools

Ansible

Ceph

Docker

Job description

Join our Team

About this opportunity:

We are looking for a skilled OpenStack Engineer with strong Linux administration and Ansible automation experience to manage and support OpenStack private cloud infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for OpenStack operations, Linux system management, automation, and providing production support.

What you will do:

• Install, configure, and manage OpenStack environments
• Support OpenStack components including:
• Nova (Compute)
• Neutron (Networking)
• Cinder (Block Storage)
• Glance (Image Service)
• Keystone (Identity)
• Horizon (Dashboard)
• Manage controller and computing nodes
• Support VM provisioning, migration, and lifecycle management
• Troubleshoot OpenStack service and VM-related issues
• Perform OpenStack patching, upgrades, and maintenance

The skills you bring:

• Experience in working on Redhat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9 and Redhat Openstack/Nokia CBIS /Ceph storage
• Added advantage worked in HPE/Dell bare metal servers replacing the faulty spares.
• Good hands‑on experience of managing Linux/Redhat OpenStack/Ceph cluster environment.
• Added advantage basic understanding of OpenShift or RHOSO18.
• Good hands‑on experience on undercloud and overcloud nodes includes director/controller/compute/storage.
• Good hands‑on experience on different types of computes like OVS, SRIOV.
• Experience in host aggregation groups and migration of VMs both live and cold.
• Good hands‑on experience with Ceph Storage operations like OSD recreate, Ceph storage flags.
• Troubleshooting and upgrade of OpenStack/Linux/Ceph using manual and automated approach.
• Leverage on automation tools (Ansible, Bash Shell) Added advantage.
• Experience in docker and container technology.
• Good knowledge on troubleshooting and operations skills mandatory in Linux,OpenStack infra.
• Understanding & troubleshooting the issues via available system logs.
• Understanding of network technologies (DNS, SNMP, HTTP, TCP/IP,VLAN)
• Produce clear documentation for delivered solutions.
• Strong communication skills and business orientation
• Work closely with members of Support and Engineering teams to quickly resolve any client issues
• Analyze customer improvement areas and challenges related to technology and processes
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, ITSM guidelines, and industry best practices

“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 to 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.

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