Senior OpenStack Engineer (VMware-to-OpenStack) (454077)
Vaco
Senior OpenStack Engineer (VMware-to-OpenStack) (454077) POST NUMBER: 454138
DETAILS
Location: 100% Remote
Position Type: 6M Contract (w/ likely extensions and/or conversion to fulltime)
Hourly / Salary: to $85W2
JOB SUMMARY
Vaco Technology is currently seeking a Senior OpenStack Engineer for a 6M contract opportunity that is 100% remote. The Senior OpenStack Engineer will lead infrastructure transformation initiatives, focusing on VMware-to-OpenStack migration and management of large-scale cloud deployments.
- Architect / Implement VMware-to-OpenStack Migration Workflows – VM Conversion / Network Reconfiguration
- Manage / Optimize Large-Scale OpenStack Deployments – Performance / Reliability / Security Focus
- Design / Implement Automation Solutions – Ansible / Terraform / OpenStack Heat
- Oversee Bare Metal Provisioning – Ironic / MaaS
- Cinder Storage Systems – Maintaining / Troubleshooting | Pure Storage Clusters (required)
- Implement / Manage Container Technologies Integrated with Our OpenStack Environment
- Develop Comprehensive Monitoring Solutions Aligned with SRE Principles
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams – Ensuring Successful Project Delivery
- Mentor Junior Team Members / Knowledge Share Organizationally
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Senior OpenStack Engineer – Infrastructure Transformation | VMware-to-OpenStack Migration
- IT Infrastructure / Cloud Engineering (6 years)
- OpenStack – Architecture / Deployment / Upgrades in Production Environments
- Linux / Networking – Administration / Support | RHEL / CentOS [Production] / Network Protocols / Security Hardening [Firewalls / SSH] / Automation and Scripting [Python / Bash] / NW Troubleshooting / Integration with OpenStack Networking [Neutron] / Interfacing with HW and Virtual Networking
- Block Storage (Cinder / Pure Storage) – Deploy / Configure / Manage Services | Volume Creation / Deletion / Snapshots / Backups / Multi-Backend Storage Support | Automation [Provisioning / Resizing / Snapshot Operations] | Troubleshooting [Errors / Latency / Integration Issues])
- Block Storage Integration with Enterprise Storage Arrays – Pure Storage Clusters | Mapping Volumes / Provisioning / Performance Tuning / Replication / Troubleshooting Connectivity or I/O Issues
- Python (hands-on) – Automation / Customization | OpenStack Ops Automation / Custom Tooling and Extensions / DevOps [CI/CD] Pipeline Integrations / Error Handling and Troubleshooting / Repetitive Task Reduction
- Bare Metal Provisioning – Ironic / MaaS | Deploy / Manage Provision Physical Servers Directly OpenStack (not just VMs) | WF Orchestration (Automate Deployment Pipelines for Nodes via Scripts / Orchestration Tools) | NW / Storage Integration (Configure Interfaces / Storage Access / PXE Booting / RAID Setups, etc.) | Monitoring / Troubleshooting (Provision Failures / HW Errors / Performance Issues / Physical Nodes)
- OpenStack Ironic – Deploy / Manage / Provision Physical Servers as Cloud Resources | Configure Drivers / Manage Node State / Deploy Images to Bare Metal | Troubleshoot HW Provisioning Issues
- MaaS (Metal-as-a-Service) – Automate HW Discovery / Commissioning / Provisioning | OpenStack Integration for On-Demand Bare Metal Deployments
- HashiCorp Tools (Vault / Terraform) – Automate Infrastructure / Manage Secrets / Support OpenStack/Cloud Deployments
- Containers (Docker / Kubernetes / Jenkins / GIT) – Deploy / Manage / Integrate Containerized Workloads in OpenStack / Cloud Environments
- Cisco UCS – Deploy / Configure / Manage UCS Hardware | OpenStack Integration | Troubleshooting / Automation / Scripting
- Monitoring / SRE – Implementing Monitoring Solutions / SLIs / SLOs Practices | Hands-on Design | Maintaining Observability / Reliability Systems in OpenStack / Cloud Environment
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
