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OpenStack Linux Specialist

3 months ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Anson McCade Full time

Position: Site Reliability Engineer

Domain Expertise: OpenStack-Linux

Onsite Requirement: 1-2 days per week

Citizenship Requirement: British passport

Opportunity Overview:

As a leading entity in the defense sector, we are in search of a proficient OpenStack Linux Subject Matter Expert to contribute to the advancement of software-defined data centers and open-source solutions within our multinational Information Management division.

Role Responsibilities:

In the capacity of an SRE, you will assume comprehensive responsibility for the OpenStack ecosystem, overseeing tasks from instance provisioning to end-user assistance for model-based engineering teams. As the primary authority, you will ensure that the OpenStack infrastructure remains dependable, uniform, and efficient, utilizing automation tools such as Ansible to maintain optimal operations.

Your responsibilities will extend beyond mere upkeep; you will be accountable for the overall health, performance, and scalability of the environment, collaborating closely with engineering teams to facilitate rapid and effective innovation in their development and testing workflows.

Company Overview:

As a premier supplier of advanced combat deterrents, our organization specializes in the development of cutting-edge Missile and Defense Systems, delivering critical national security capabilities to our home nations and strategic partners. Our initiatives play a vital role in ensuring the peaceful prosperity of millions and safeguarding our Armed Forces.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Active SC Clearance or the ability to obtain it prior to joining.
  • Comprehensive understanding of core OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Keystone, Glance, Cinder) and significant experience with the Ceph storage platform.
  • Expertise in deploying and configuring OpenStack environments utilizing automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems, particularly RHEL, with strong command line and scripting capabilities (bash, Python) for automation tasks.
  • Proficient in provisioning, configuring, and managing virtual machines and containers within OpenStack.
  • Solid grasp of monitoring and logging tools to ensure service continuity, along with expertise in security best practices for maintaining OpenStack platforms.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Exceptional customer service, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits Package:

  • Base Salary: Up to £80,000 (Dependent on Experience)
  • Annual Bonus: Up to 21%
  • Holidays: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme: 14% pension contribution (6% employee and 8% employer)
  • Share Incentive Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares via payroll before tax and National Insurance.
  • Parental Benefits: Up to 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, and shared parental leave
  • Sick Pay: Ranges from 6 weeks for the first six months of service, scaling up to 48 weeks after five years of service.
  • Learning and Development: Recognized as a Times UK Top 25 Employer, the company has received three Investors in People Gold Awards and offers world-class training and development resources.

For further details, please reach out through the appropriate channels.