Job Title: OpenStack Specialist
Department: Consulting - Cloud Engineering Team
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Canadian Based - must be eligible to work in Canada)
Reports To: VP of Operations
Company: Opticca Consulting Inc. — www.opticca.com

Company Overview

Opticca Consulting Inc. is a trusted partner in digital transformation, specializing in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation services. We help organizations modernize their IT ecosystems and accelerate cloud adoption with secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade solutions. Our team of experts brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to excellence to every client engagement.

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced OpenStack Specialist to join our Cloud Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and supporting OpenStack-based private cloud environments for enterprise clients. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, systems integration, and automation within OpenStack ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement robust OpenStack infrastructure aligned with client requirements
Configure and manage core OpenStack services including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, and Horizon
Automate deployment and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Heat
Integrate OpenStack environments with external identity services (LDAP, Keystone federation) and storage platforms (Ceph, NFS, iSCSI)
Implement advanced networking features including SDN, VLAN, VXLAN, and firewall-as-a-service
Conduct performance tuning, security hardening, and capacity planning
Provide troubleshooting and escalation support across the full stack
Document architecture, standard operating procedures, and technical runbooks
Stay current with community releases and contribute insights to internal architecture decisions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
OpenStack certification (e.g., COA – Certified OpenStack Administrator or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with OpenStack in enterprise or service provider environments
Proven expertise in Linux administration (preferably RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu)
Strong grasp of virtualization (KVM/QEMU) and SDN/NFV concepts
Experience with private cloud deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management
Proficiency with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Heat)
Solid understanding of networking protocols, security concepts, and storage backends (Ceph, Swift, etc.)
Excellent scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and DevSecOps practices
Exposure to hybrid cloud integration (OpenStack with AWS, Azure, or VMware)
Prior involvement in OpenStack community or code contributions
Experience with monitoring and logging platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)

Tools & Technologies

OpenStack (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance, Horizon), Ceph, Ansible, Terraform, KVM, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Heat, Python, Bash, LDAP/AD, SDN/VXLAN

Compensation

120-150K/year CAD depending on experience level

Why Join Opticca Consulting?

Join a high-performing team at the forefront of cloud innovation. At Opticca, you’ll work on challenging projects with leading technologies and enterprise clients, while collaborating with a diverse and skilled team. We foster continuous learning and offer flexibility, autonomy, and an inclusive, tech-driven culture.

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