New Era Technology

KVM-OpenStack Platform Engineer

New Era Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $114,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AnsibleCloudLinuxOpenShiftOpenStack

About the role

  • 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.
  • Tear down and rebuild existing ESX-based UCS blade environment, transitioning to KVM virtualization.
  • Design and implement an OpenStack platform for internal use.
  • Integrate SAN and NetApp storage solutions into the new platform.
  • Deploy and configure open-source automation tools (e.g., Ansible) for infrastructure management and orchestration.
  • Collaborate with internal staff and provide technical leadership and mentorship as needed.
  • Work closely with network architects and storage teams to ensure seamless operation.
  • Document architecture, configuration, and operational procedures for the new environment.
  • Support ongoing platform enhancements and troubleshooting.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • 8+ years of experience
Benefits
  • Competitive benefits
  • Continuous training
  • Industry-certified experts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
LinuxKVM virtualizationOpenStackUCS hardwareSAN integrationNetApp storageAnsibleOpenShiftcloud platformsdata center migrations
Soft skills
technical leadershipmentorshipindependent workteam collaborationdocumentationcommunication