MBR Partners seeks a Senior Systems Consultant for a major client in the UAE. You will be responsible for helping achieve continuous delivery/continuous development and optimization of cloud environments; you will have a scripting background in Python, containerization with Kubernetes, experience with Linux performance tuning, and hands-on with OpenStack Platform & FCAPS components. You can function independently and enjoy cross-team collaboration with Operations, Cloud SMEs, and Solutions Architects in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is: Experienced in cloud-based tech with a firm grasp of DevOps technologies and FCAPS tools (fault, configuration, accounting, performance, security); capable to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient; leveraging advanced knowledge to mentor less experienced team members, and a desire to stay current with new technology solutions.
Detailed job description & responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementation, testing, and lifecycle development of FCAPS components.
- Maintain and build scripts to manage cloud infrastructure and server instances.
- Develop testing and implementation plans for projects with multiple moving parts.
- Communication and cooperation with 3rd parties/vendors.
- Participate in solving and eliminating ops escalations.
- Define and document best practices regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of all industry standards and practices as well as the company's products and services.
- Accountable for accomplishing tasks both independently and collaboratively.
- Consistently provide high quality work in a deadline driven environment.
Experience & Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Industry certifications preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in distributed systems and Virtualization technologies.
- 3+ years’ experience with cloud infrastructure technologies (OpenStack, and OpenShift).
- Hands on Experience on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, IDM, Glusterfs, and Satellite.
- Hands on experience deploying and operating OPS tools; at least two of (ELK, Prometheus, Zabbix, Bacula, and Grafana).
- Proven ability to provide automation solutions using Bash, Python, and JSON.
- Good understanding of ETSI NFV architecture, building blocks and functionalities is a plus.
- Hands-on development experience with Continuous delivery tools is a plus (GitOps, Argo CD, Helm, Jenkins, and Ansible).
- Implementing Security solutions Based on next generation Firewalls is a plus.
- Good understanding of Network policies and Storage protocols is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills that include developed written and oral communication skills.
- Effective collaboration techniques and the ability to problem solve within a team and cross-functionally.
Job Location: UAE
Please ignore any listed salary - this role is flexible.