Platform Engineer

Mavenir; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavenir is hiring for a senior OpenShift/SDN engineer to join our global team. You will work on Openshift environments, contribute to architectural discussions, and guide teams across OpenShift components while handling complex network outages.

Requires deep SDN experience, strong Linux skills, and virtualization knowledge. You will collaborate with customers worldwide and participate in deployment planning and execution in a telco-grade setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT/Telecom
• 4+ years in cloud computing
• EU citizenship and NATO clearance required
• Deep OpenShift & SDN experience essential
• Strong Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu) knowledge
• Experience with virtualization (vSphere, Xen, KVM) and OpenStack/OpenShift

Responsibilities

• Add new Openshift projects and write blueprints
• Participate in architectural discussions
• Guide team on Openshift components and solutions
• Handle network outages with rapid resolution
• Collaborate with customers and onsite teams globally
• Coordinate with partner vendors on issues

Skills

OpenShift SDN knowledge

L2/L3 networking troubleshooting

Linux troubleshooting (CentOS/Ubuntu)

Python/shell scripting

Network design for telco deployments

CLI proficiency for OpenShift modules

Ability to explain technical concepts

Strong communication skills

Ansible/Chef/Salt config automation

VPN, DNS, DHCP, BGP/OSPF

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Telecom or related field

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Docker

KVM/Virtualization tech

Job description

Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers

Job Description

• Strong hands-on experience in RHOCP Platform, routing and switching and Cisco Network Hardware.
• Strong practical knowledge of network concepts including DNS, DHCP, VPN, network protocols, port configuration, link aggregation, spanning tree optimization, and performance tuning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• RedHat OpenShift certification is a strong plus.
• Deep knowledge of Container technology.
• Should have very strong and deep knowledge of SDN (Software Defined Network)
• Develop and execute Proof of Concept and/or Deployment Acceptance test plan and test reports
• Develop implementation guide with configuration templates and deployment plan for the customers deploying SDN products
• Execute or assist our customer executing the deployment plan
• Provide technical direction to internal teams and customers based on customer business requirements
• Experience in Open Shift is Required.
• Experience in Unix operating system (Required)
• Experience in scripting (Preferred)
• Load Balancers: Troubleshoot hardware and software operation. Strong knowledge on all data flow through the load balancer

Key Responsibilities:

• Adding new projects to Openshift, writing blueprints
• Participating in Architectural discussions
• Guiding team on various Openshift components and solutions
• Handling network outages that involve debugging and providing immediate resolutions.
• Work closely with customers and onsite teams across the globe.
• Raising and tracking issues with other partner vendors.

Skills:

• Red hat OpenShift platform is mandatory.
• Candidate must be an EU citizen and hold a NATO clearance.
• 8 + years of experience in the IT/Telecom industry and 4 + year of experience in cloud computing.
• Experience in working with virtualization technologies (vSphere, Xen, KVM, Red Hat Virtualization, Docker) and cloud technologies like OpenStack and OpenShift Platform.
• Strong working & troubleshooting experience in Linux/CentOS/Ubuntu.
• Strong working experience in L2/L3 networking protocol. Good exposure to IPV4 and IPV6. BGP / OSFP routing protocol.
• Should be conversant with CLI for OpenShift modules.
• Network Design and Planning for telco grade deployment.
• Understanding of core networking topology and devices (switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers)
• Experience on Shell Scripting or Python
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and writing skills required.
• Anisble/Chef/Salt any configuration automation language is preferable.

Accessibility

Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you require any assistance, please state in your application or contact your recruiter.

Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.