01Overview
About Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled OpenStack Engineer to manage, deploy, and optimize enterprise-grade OpenStack cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in TripleO-based deployments, Linux infrastructure administration, cloud automation, and OpenStack lifecycle management. This role involves working on large-scale cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence across compute, storage, and networking layers.
Role: OpenStack Engineer
Location: All Persistent Location
Experience: 5+ Years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Deploy, upgrade, and manage large-scale OpenStack environments using TripleO.
Perform OpenStack installation, patching, lifecycle management, and platform expansion activities.
Administer core OpenStack services including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance, Heat, and Octavia.
Execute under cloud and overcloud deployments, control plane upgrades, and platform migrations.
Manage Linux-based cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and networking components.
Automate deployment and operational activities using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting.
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues across compute, networking, and storage layers.
Drive performance optimization, capacity planning, operational excellence, and platform reliability.
Expertise You'll Bring:
7+ years of Linux and Infrastructure Engineering experience.
5+ years of hands-on OpenStack Administration experience.
Strong expertise in TripleO-based OpenStack deployments and lifecycle management.
Deep understanding of RHOSP, OpenStack Architecture, and Cloud Infrastructure.
Experience with KVM Virtualization, Ceph Storage, and enterprise networking concepts.
Proficiency in Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting for cloud automation.
Strong troubleshooting skills in production OpenStack environments.
Excellent documentation, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. .
