Open Source -OpenStack Engineer-Architect

There are two halves to this role: First, contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems. And second, long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution. This role isn't specific to any one platform, so you'll need a good feel for all of them. And because of this, you'll experience variety and growth at Kyndryl that you won't find anywhere else.

As an OpenStack Architect and Engineer, he/she will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing private cloud infrastructure solutions using OpenStack and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of the cloud environment, catering to the business's evolving needs. Also troubleshoot issues, automate infrastructure processes, and provide strategic direction for future cloud deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Open Source & OpenStack Architecture

• Design, develop, and implement open-source cloud solutions with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and containerized platforms.
• Architect highly scalable, secure, and resilient private/public cloud infrastructure aligned with business goals.
• Integrate open-source tools and frameworks into cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop governance models and best practices for open-source adoption.

2. Deployment & Optimization

• Deploy, configure, and manage OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Swift, Glance, Keystone, Cinder).
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of open-source architectures.
• Implement automation, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines for cloud workloads.

3. Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices in open-source environments, including IAM, encryption, and network segmentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations.
• Collaborate with security teams to enhance threat detection and mitigation.

4. Cloud Integration & Migration

• Support hybrid/multi-cloud strategies, integrating OpenStack with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Migrate workloads from legacy systems to open-source cloud platforms.
• Work with network, storage, and application teams to enable seamless cloud adoption.

5. Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to enable open-source adoption.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring skill development in open-source technologies.
• Contribute to the open-source community, participating in forums and contributing to projects.

Your future at Kyndryl
There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyper scaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Deep expertise in OpenStack architecture, deployment, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automation.
• Networking expertise with SDN, vLANs, VPNs, and OpenStack Neutron.
• Experience with Ceph, Swift, and distributed storage solutions.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native security and IAM frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with hybrid cloud solutions integrating OpenStack with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and GitOps workflows.
• OpenStack or cloud-related certifications
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in communities.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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