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DevOps/ Platform Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$80K - $128K/yr

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

DevOps/ Platform Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$80K - $128K/yr

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

San Ramon, CA · On-site +1

$121K - $164K/yr

Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux systems (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS). * Proficiency with ... This role is fully remote for candidates who reside outside the 30 mile radius of one of our ...

Remote Centos information

What is the difference between Remote Centos vs Remote Linux Administrator?

AspectRemote CentosRemote Linux Administrator
CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE)Linux certifications, sometimes broader (e.g., CompTIA Linux+)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily CentOS-based systems, server managementVarious Linux distributions, server and network management
Industry UsageWeb hosting, enterprise servers, cloud environmentsData centers, cloud services, enterprise IT
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on CentOS-specific skills and environmentsBroader Linux skills, including multiple distributions

Remote Centos roles focus specifically on managing CentOS Linux systems, often requiring specialized knowledge of CentOS environments. Remote Linux Administrator positions typically involve managing various Linux distributions, including CentOS, with a broader skill set. Both roles require Linux certifications and experience with server management, but the scope of work differs based on the specific Linux environment.

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OpenStack Administrator

Cypress HCM

Santa Clara, CA • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description


OpenStack Administrator
Job Details
  • Req#: 36354472
  • Location: Fully Remote
  • Duration: 3 months
Job Overview
  • We are seeking an experienced OpenStack Administrator to join the IT Corps team for a special project. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting OpenStack-based infrastructure in R&D lab environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. This is a hands-on technical role working closely with engineering and DevOps teams across global time zones.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deploy and manage OpenStack environments (manual and automated using Ansible, Fuel, or Kolla), including Red Hat OpenStack, Mirantis, and other vendor solutions.
  • Configure and maintain core OpenStack services: Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, Swift, Heat, Ceilometer.
  • Manage multi-tenant cloud environments with quotas, networking, and security groups.
  • Perform upgrades across OpenStack releases (e.g., Kilo → Liberty → Mitaka).
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning with Ansible, Terraform, and Chef.
  • Support bare metal provisioning and virtualization with KVM and VMware ESXi.
  • Provision storage backends including Ceph and Cinder volumes.
  • Ensure security and compliance via RBAC and Keystone policies.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot OpenStack services using Nagios and log analysis.
  • Integrate OpenStack with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Maven).
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within engineering labs.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience configuring and managing OpenStack environments across bare metal, VMs, and containerized platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of OpenStack components (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, Swift, Heat).
  • Virtualization experience: VMware ESXi, KVM, Docker; Kubernetes/Openshift a plus.
  • Linux administration (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, Solaris).
  • Infrastructure automation: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform.
  • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Git, Maven.
  • Networking: VLANs, subnets, floating IPs, Neutron SDN services.
  • Storage: Ceph, Cinder, Swift, volume snapshots, backups, restores.
  • Programming/Scripting: Bash, Python (preferred), Ruby, Perl, C/C++.
  • Monitoring: Nagios or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) or equivalent certification.
  • AWS architecture knowledge a plus.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in fast-paced, global engineering teams.
Schedule
  • NAM hours required, with flexibility for earlier start times to engage with IST-based colleagues.
  • 40 hours per week, standard 5-day work schedule.

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About Cypress HCM

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We deliver consistently superior recruiting by virtue of trusting, communicative relationships with companies and candidates alike. From Fortune 100s to startups, clients lean on us to fulfill their range of needs from contract to full-time positions. With an intimate knowledge of the industries we serve, a keen sense of what makes for high-performing talent in any role, and shared sense of urgency, our clients will tell you: your solution begins here.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Walnut Creek, CA, US

Year founded

2005

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