Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled OpenStack Cloud Infrastructure & Storage Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join Cloud team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, managing, and scaling large OpenStack-based cloud environments and advanced storage platforms. You will provide deep technical expertise on cloud infrastructure and storage solutions, ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of cloud services.Location: Mumbai OR GurgaonThis position demands strong problem-solving skills, leadership in cloud computing, and in-depth expertise in OpenStack architecture, Kubernetes, and storage technologies such as ECS Storage, NetApp, Ceph, and PureStorage. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical strategies and drive innovation in our cloud offerings.Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years in cloud infrastructure management, with in-depth expertise in OpenStack.
• Extensive experience with storage technologies, including Ceph, ECS Storage, PureStorage and NetApp.
• Hands-on experience in Linux and open-source software configuration, deployment, and management.
• Proven experience as a systems engineer, managing production environments, including web servers, network issue troubleshooting, and a solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols, DNS, server racking, cabling, and configuration.
• Familiarity with working in 24x7 production environments and managing site responsibilities.
• Strong experience with Incident, release and change management.
• Strong experience with scripting and automation using Perl, shell, Python or any other scripting languages.
• Experience with configuration management software like Puppet or Ansible.
• Experience with monitoring of Enterprise servers using Prometheus, and creating operational dashboard using Grafana.
• Ability to work well in both team oriented environment and individually.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a strong technical background and good interoperable skills.
• Basic experience handling databases like Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administration, monitoring and management of OpenStack clusters in Reliance datacenters along with managing storage clusters
• Responsible for configuration management, automation of processes
• Design, implement, and maintain storage solutions effectively, providing specialized support in cloud storage management, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization.
• Manage the lifecycle of cloud services, supporting a range of storage solutions like EMC Elastic Cloud Storage, CEPH Clusters, and NetApp Block Storage, while ensuring stability and resilience in cloud environments
• Responsible for capacity planning and optimization of existing resources and infrastructure
• Responsible for production support and on call on 24x7 basis

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• OpenStack Cloud administration and monitoring along with production support and on call.
• Automation, deployment and configuration management.
• Subject matter expert on different components of cloud and storage.

*PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONSEducational Qualification: Necessary: Engineering graduateDesirable: BE Computer Science or MTech Computer ScienceSoft Skills

• An engineer who Simply gets the work done and suggests technical solutions
• Strong commitment towards team building, partnerships, and collaborations
• Excellent communication skills and subject knowledge
• Excellent execution, organizing
• The ability to gain trust and respect of his juniors, peers, seniors and the market alike

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