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The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score that is the highest in the industry
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 6,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
  
  

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will specialize in managing, automating, and optimizing our VMware,OpenStack, on prem Kubernetes infrastructure. Your role will be crucial in ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of our services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions that enhance our engineering operations and meet business needs.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and reliable VMware, OpenStack and Kubernetes environments.

    • Design, develop, and implement on prem Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes solutions tailored to the specific needs of our organization.

    • Collaborate with business unit owners to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes architecture standards.

    • Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines) to streamline Infrastructure operations and enable self-service workloads(VMs/Pods) lifecycle management for developers.

    • Design and implement observability best practices for Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes

    • Provide expertise and best practices for DevOps methodologies to support continuous improvement.

    • Contribute to the deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes infrastructure.

    • Investigate and recommend enhancements to optimize the efficiency and reliability of the Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes environment

    • Develop and maintain documentation related to the openstack/VMware/Kubernetes private cloud architecture.

    • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in the Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes ecosystem.

    • Identify and resolve complex technical issues and provide timely solutions

    • Providing infrastructure support for AWS/Azure

    • Participate in the “follow the sun” on call schedule

   

Required Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

  • At least 8 years of experience in managing and automating large-scale VMware,OpenStack and or Kubernetes environments.

  • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.

  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, GO.

  • Demonstrated experience in implementing robust solutions for observability and reliability of VMware/Openstack/Kubernetes  environments. Familiarity with Observability tools such as Elastic Enterprise, Prometheus, Grafana, Logstash, Fluent-bit or Fluentd

  • Familiarity with Linux, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

  • Proven work experience as an Openstack/VMware/Kubernetes Engineer or similar role for a minimum of 5 years.

  • Have recent OpenStack/VMware/Kubernetes experience. For Openstack, have experience with at least OpenStack Yoga. For Kubernetes, have experience of running enterprise Kubernetes clusters on bare metal.

  • Expertise in Openstack components such as Nova, Neutron (OpenvSwitch), Cinder (SAN), Glance, and Keystone.

  • Proficiency in virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware, Kubevirt etc.) and networking infrastructure concepts.

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) is a plus.

  • Experience with providing infrastructure support and automation solutions for one of the following public cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to details.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

  • Openness to continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving technology landscape

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with running Virtual infrastructure on top of PureStorage product, such as FlashArray, Flashblade, Portworx

  • Certifications in Kubernetes(CKA, CKAD), VMware (VCP) or OpenStack (COA).

  • Experience of running production VMs in Kubevirt

  • Previous work in agile environments and familiarity with project management tools.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

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.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

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