Join to apply for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer (OpenStack) - Australia role at NexGen CloudNexGen Cloud is a rapidly growing IaaS company focused on providing innovative cloud solutions and infrastructure services.
Our GPU cloud infrastructure solutions accelerate development in industries such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, VFX & Rendering, Data Science & IoT, and Computer Aided Engineering & MDO.
We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of the digital world and achieve success through cutting-edge, scalable, secure and affordable solutions.
At the company's heart stands a group of very talented, experienced, and motivated individuals who want to make a positive change and a lasting impact on the tech world.Position SummaryWe're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep OpenStack and strong Kubernetes expertise to join our Infrastructure Engineering team.
You'll play a key role in shaping and scaling our GPUaaS offering, combining the flexibility of OpenStack with the automation and developer-centric capabilities of Kubernetes.
In this role, you'll design GPU-optimized Kubernetes clusters, build multi-tenant GPU infrastructure, and contribute to automation, observability, and CI/CD tooling across the platform.ResponsibilitiesCloud & Container Platform Design: Architect and deploy OpenStack and Kubernetes clusters designed for GPU scheduling, high performance, and multi-tenant workloads.Infrastructure Automation: Automate deployment pipelines for cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubernetes Operators.GPU Workload Enablement: Build and manage GPU-ready container runtimes, NVIDIA device plugins, and Kubernetes-native GPU provisioning frameworks.Cluster Operations & Observability: Ensure high availability and performance of OpenStack and Kubernetes clusters using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Thanos.Security, Policy & Governance: Implement secure namespace isolation, RBAC, and network policies across OpenStack and Kubernetes layers.Collaboration & Mentorship: Work cross-functionally with DevOps, AI, Support, and Product teams to align infrastructure services with platform goals.
Provide guidance on Kubernetes best practices.Qualifications and Skills5+ years of experience with OpenStack in production environments.3+ years of experience managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters, including bare-metal or private cloud environments.Strong hands-on expertise with:Kubernetes operators, Helm, and custom resource definitions (CRDs)GPU orchestration in Kubernetes using NVIDIA toolsMulti-cluster or federated KubernetesProficiency in Linux, Ceph, networking (Calico/Cilium), and infrastructure scripting (Python, Bash).
Strong knowledge of cloud-native security, policy frameworks, and service meshes.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and infrastructure-as-code tooling (Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD).
Good to haveExperience integrating Kubernetes with OpenStack.Prior contributions to Kubernetes SIGs or CNCF projects.Knowledge of GPU metering, billing, and quota enforcement.Familiarity with HPC environments, InfiniBand/ROCEv2 networking, or Slurm integration.What We OfferCompetitive salary100% home-officeFull-time permanent contract.Chance to work with a diverse team of talented professionals who are passionate about technology and innovation.A collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to make a significant impact on the future of cloud computing.Possibility to participate in international eventsWe encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our success as a company and reflects our dedication to fostering a diverse and innovative workforce.Join our team and become a part of the NexGen Cloud Team, where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
If you are a passionate, talented, and motivated individual looking to make a difference, apply now!
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📌 Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Openstack) - Australia
🏢 NexGen Cloud
📍 North Mackay