ICT Infrastructure Engineer - OpenStack Engineer

INNOVATIQ TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore seeks a cloud solutions specialist skilled in OpenStack to design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructures. Successful candidates will collaborate with teams to integrate solutions and provide ongoing support while ensuring compliance with security standards. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and experience in OpenStack and scripting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with OpenStack in production environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• OpenStack certification (e.g., COA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OpenStack-based cloud solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OpenStack deployments.
• Automate OpenStack deployment and management processes.

Skills

OpenStack deployment

Linux system administration

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Networking concepts

Containerization technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology

Tools

OpenStack deployment tools (e.g., Ansible)

Monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

Database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement OpenStack-based cloud solutions tailored to client requirements
• Install, configure, and maintain OpenStack components (e.g., Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OpenStack deployments
• Optimise OpenStack performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Automate OpenStack deployment and management processes
• Collaborate with networking and storage teams to integrate OpenStack with existing infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients and internal teams
• Stay current with OpenStack developments and contribute to the open-source community
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of experience working with OpenStack in production environments
• Experience with OpenStack deployment tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Proficiency in Linux system administration
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, SDN, load balancing)
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of storage systems and protocols (e.g., Ceph, iSCSI, NFS)

Preferred Skills:

• OpenStack certification (e.g., COA - Certified OpenStack Administrator)
• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)