Cloud Architect (OpenStack)

Job description / Role

Job Description

• Design, implement and operate public cloud.
• Design and architect OpenStack cloud solutions to meet business requirements.
• Implement and manage OpenStack components, including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, and Glance.
• Ensure high availability and scalability of the cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture and deployment strategies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development and operations teams.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge in computing-storage expertise (NetApp, iSCSI, NFS).
• Basic OpenContrail networking.
• Strong Linux (Ubuntu) proficiency.
• Deep DevOps knowledge (ArgoCD, Gitea, CI/CD pipeline).
• OpenStack architecture and deployment.
• Public cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Automation and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Security best practices.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Project management.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Should be directly involved in customer environments.
• Experience with OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, and other authentication protocols.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.