Lead the re-platforming and build-out of an internal KVM-based virtualization environment on new UCS hardware in the Ashburn data center.
Integrate OpenStack and open-source automation tools to support the migration of workloads from legacy datacenter, ensuring robust, scalable, and automated infrastructure.
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.
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.
Work closely with network architects and storage teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.

Requirements

8+ years of experience
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.
Experience with OpenShift and other open-source cloud platforms (preferred).
Prior involvement in large-scale data center migrations and re-platforming projects (preferred).
Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (preferred).

Benefits

Competitive benefits
Continuous training

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

KVM virtualizationOpenStack deploymentLinuxUCS hardwareSAN integrationNetApp storageopen-source automation toolsAnsibledata center migrationsre-platforming

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipdocumentationcommunicationcollaborationindependent workteamwork