Cloud Specialist - OpenShift

About this opportunity

This position offers a chance to work on advanced private cloud infrastructures, focusing on OpenStack administration, Linux systems management, and automation-driven efficiencies. You will be part of a high-performing team, collaborating closely to deliver seamless, secure, and high-availability cloud solutions. The role also demands building strong customer relationships and ensuring operational excellence according to established standards.

What you will do

• Carry out OpenStack cloud administration: performance tuning, troubleshooting, resource optimisation, availability zone configuration, tenant management, and host aggregation.
• Install, configure, monitor, and optimise Linux systems (physical and virtual), including kernel tuning, LVM management, and implementing advanced security measures.
• Manage and maintain RHEL, Ubuntu, and CentOS operating systems with smooth upgrade processes.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols and services such as TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, VXLAN, routing, DNS, DHCP, bridging, and IP Tables.
• Operate hardware management interfaces like iLO, iDRAC, and CIMC efficiently.
• Perform CEPH storage management tasks including OSD operations and cluster flag adjustments.
• Leverage automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) for provisioning and configuration management.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python to enhance operational quality.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, ITSM guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored cloud solutions and maintain positive client relationships.

 You will bring

• At least 9+ years of professional experience with private cloud technologies, especially OpenStack and Linux administration.
• This one is a leadership and technical role.
• Red Hat OpenStack certification along with RHCSA and RHCE.
• Strong Linux administration expertise including OS optimisation and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in automation scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools.
• Working knowledge of SDN, NFV concepts, and microservices/container orchestration platforms.
• Advanced networking knowledge covering configuration, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Hardware interface management experience across enterprise systems.
• CEPH storage operational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, fostering strong customer engagement.
• Problem-solving acumen, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.

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.
 
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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.

Primary country and city: India (IN) || Noida

Req ID: 784226