Private Cloud Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Private Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage private cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in virtualization, cloud orchestration, and automation tools to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available private cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with various teams to support business-critical applications and ensure the efficiency of cloud operations.

MD rate: 15000 – 18 300 EUR

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement private cloud solutions using platforms such as OpenStack, VMware vSphere, or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of virtualized resources in private cloud environments.
• Monitor and optimize private cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtualization, storage, and networking within the cloud.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce cloud security best practices.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to integrate private cloud services with applications.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Document configurations, processes, and best practices for managing private cloud environments.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in managing private cloud environments.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.
• Experience with cloud orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenStack, Red Hat OpenShift).
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and storage solutions in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice to Have:

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift, or Certified OpenStack Administrator.
• Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud setups and integration with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in private cloud environments.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices.

Additional Information:

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge private cloud technologies and support mission-critical applications. If you are passionate about private cloud engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.