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Openstack platform engineer

Canberra
Hays
Posted: 12 June
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Hays Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Hays Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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* 12-month contract with two potential 12-month extensions.
* This role is available in Canberra, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices.
* Australian Citizenship and a minimum NV1 security clearance are required.

Seeking an Openstack Platform Engineer to support Red Hat OpenStack and Ceph private cloud platform.

Your new company
We are seeking a skilled Openstack Platform Engineer to join our OpenStack Platform Team, responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of our on-premises private cloud infrastructure. This platform spans multiple data centres and integrates Red Hat OpenStack for compute, Red Hat Ceph for storage, and enterprise-grade physical infrastructure.

Your new role
This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to both business-as-usual operations and ongoing platform enhancements .

Key Responsibilities
* Provide operational support for Red Hat OpenStack and Ceph clusters in a production environment.
* Automate maintenance, upgrades, and deployments using Ansible, Python, and Bash .
* Identify and implement platform improvements independently.
* Maintain clear, concise documentation to support operational continuity.
* Collaborate with team members and transfer knowledge to permanent staff through structured handovers.
* Participate in planning, task prioritisation, and technical discussions.


What you'll need to succeed

* Proven experience deploying, administering, and supporting large-scale Red Hat OpenStack environments .
* Strong skills in infrastructure automation using Ansible, Python, and Bash.
* Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows.
* Experience with Red Hat Ceph storage cluster design, deployment, and support.
* Experience administering OpenShift/Kubernetes in on-premises enterprise environments.
* Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting enterprise-grade physical hardware and networking .
* Australian Citizenship and a minimum NV1 security clearance are required .
* This role is available in Canberra, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices, so candidates must be based in one of these locations or be willing to relocate.


What you'll get in return

* Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the federal space.
* Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
* Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.
* Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your updated CV, or contact me at or 02 6112 7693 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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