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About Opticca

Opticca excels in transforming IT architecture and applications, holding top-tier designations and certifications as a Microsoft Azure and Red Hat partner.

We leverage advanced AI and automation technologies to modernize IT infrastructures and applications.

We are committed to offering hands-on, forward-thinking solutions tailored for IT professionals, managers, and leaders aiming to revolutionize their technological framework and secure a competitive advantage.

About us

Permanent

OpenStack Specialist

Active

Location

Canada

About the hiring company

Opticca Consulting Inc. is a trusted partner in digital transformation, specializing in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation services. We help organizations modernize their IT ecosystems and accelerate cloud adoption with secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade solutions. Our team of experts brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to excellence to every client engagement.

Why Join Opticca Consulting?

Join a high-performing team at the forefront of cloud innovation. At Opticca, you’ll work on challenging projects with leading technologies and enterprise clients, while collaborating with a diverse and skilled team. We foster continuous learning and offer flexibility, autonomy, and an inclusive, tech-driven culture.

About the opportunity

Opticca Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and experienced OpenStack Specialist to join our Cloud Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and supporting OpenStack-based private cloud environments for enterprise clients. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, systems integration, and automation within OpenStack ecosystems.

You can expect to

Design and implement robust OpenStack infrastructure aligned with client requirements.
Configure and manage core OpenStack services including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, and Horizon.
Automate deployment and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Heat.
Integrate OpenStack environments with external identity services (LDAP, Keystone federation) and storage platforms (Ceph, NFS, iSCSI).
Implement advanced networking features including SDN, VLAN, VXLAN, and firewall-as-a-service.
Conduct performance tuning, security hardening, and capacity planning.
Provide troubleshooting and escalation support across the full stack.
Document architecture, standard operating procedures, and technical runbooks.
Stay current with community releases and contribute insights to internal architecture decisions.

Must haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
OpenStack certification (e.g., COA – Certified OpenStack Administrator or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with OpenStack in enterprise or service provider environments.
Proven expertise in Linux administration (preferably RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu).
Strong grasp of virtualization (KVM/QEMU) and SDN/NFV concepts.
Experience with private cloud deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management.
Proficiency with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Heat).
Solid understanding of networking protocols, security concepts, and storage backends (Ceph, Swift, etc.).
Excellent scripting skills (Python, Bash).

Nice to haves

Preferred Certifications

Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and DevSecOps practices.
Exposure to hybrid cloud integration (OpenStack with AWS, Azure, or VMware).
Prior involvement in OpenStack community or code contributions.
Experience with monitoring and logging platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).

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