Virtual Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Pure Storage, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Meet the Team...
ISS (Infrastructure Shared Service) is an international organization within Pure, responsible for all of Pure Storage's engineering infrastructure, development environment, and production services. We work with all internal engineering teams to provide reliable services that are used to develop new products and features, in many different environments: from our multiple data centers to various public clouds.
As a Virtual Infrastructure Engineer in ISS, you will work to improve the capabilities, reliability, security, and performance of Pure Storage's critical infrastructure and applications by developing and operating new features. This means leveraging data collected from our business units to derive insights, design and implement new platform capabilities, as well as helping colleagues leverage those capabilities. All with the focus of keeping engineering teams focused on doing what they do best, delivering high quality products to our customers.We are looking for engineers that have a mix of software and systems skills, are passionate about infrastructure, and have experience building tools, services, and automation to manage and improve. You'll beresponsible for designing and implementing OpenStack Platform for engineering team consumption. The engineer will work closely with engineering teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and design solutions that meet those requirements.
What You Will Be Doing...

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• Design and implement OpenStack infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements
  
• Work closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and design solutions
  
• Develop and maintain best practices and standards for OpenStack architecture and design
  
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of OpenStack-based solutions
  
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of OpenStack-based solutions
  
• Develop and maintain documentation related to OpenStack architecture and design
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to OpenStack infrastructure and services
  
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of automation and tooling for OpenStack deployments
  
• Design and specify hardware requirements for OpenStack deployments, including servers, storage, and networking equipment
  
• Work with hardware vendors to select appropriate equipment
  
• Develop and maintain hardware standards and guidelines for OpenStack deployments
  
• Ensure that hardware design meets business and technical requirements, including performance, scalability, and reliability
  
• Ensure that hardware design meets industry standards and best practices for data center infrastructure
  
  What you Bring To The Table...
  
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  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
    
  • 5+ years of experience in OpenStack architecture and design
    
  • Strong knowledge of OpenStack services and components, such as Keystone, Nova, Neutron, and Cinder
    
  • Experience with OpenStack deployment and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Heat, or Terraform
    
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, and VPN
    
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
    
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    
  • Relevant OpenStack certifications, such as Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) or Certified OpenStack Architect (COA) is a plus
    
  • Experience with containerization and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware is a plus
    
  • Knowledge of hardware design factors such as server configurations, storage technologies, and network topologies is a plus
    
    The annual base salary range is: $158,000 - $238,000. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information.
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