IT – Sr Systems Engineer – Openstack & Nutanix Administration
| Company | Cadence Design Systems |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelors in Computer Science (or related field) and 6 – 9 years of relevant experience.
- Strong expertise in OpenStack architecture, deployment, and management.
- Hands-on experience with Nutanix AHV, Prism Central, and related tools.
- Proficiency in Linux system administration and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Excellent familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM) and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of networking concepts such as VLANs, SDN, and load balancing.
- Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Nagios.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and maintain OpenStack cloud environments and Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services.
- Design and implement scalable solutions to meet organizational needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business objectives.
- Perform upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance for OpenStack and Nutanix systems.
- Develop automation scripts for efficient system management using tools like Ansible, Terraform and Pulumi.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best practices for data protection.
- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in OpenStack or Nutanix (e.g., NCP-MCI) are a plus.