Cloud Architect - Openstack

Responsibilities• Design and architect secure, scalable, and highly available solutions on OpenStack.• Create and review HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, landing zones, and network/security designs.• Lead migration projects from on-premises or legacy platforms to OpenStack environments.• Architect and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity solutions across data centres or regions.• Plan and execute lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud modernization initiatives.• Deliver managed services operations including monitoring, patching, backup, optimization, and incident/problem management.• Configure and manage cloud resources such as compute, storage, networking, security groups, and identity services.• Work with OpenStack core services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Keystone, Horizon) and related components.• Implement automation using Infrastructure as Code and scripting tools (Terraform, Ansible, Heat, Shell).• Collaborate with customers and internal teams for requirement gathering, solution design, and technical presentations.• Conduct cloud readiness assessments, sizing exercises, capacity planning, and cost optimization reviews. • Prepare technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, operational runbooks, and DR procedures.• Support pre-sales activities such as solution workshops, PoCs, and proposal development when required.Qualifications• 6+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design.• Strong experience with OpenStack-based cloud platforms• In-depth understanding of OpenStack components: Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Keystone, and Horizon.• Experience in designing and implementing cloud migrations for VMs, applications, and databases.• Proven experience in Disaster Recovery (DR), backup, and high-availability architectures.• Strong knowledge of Linux administration and virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware).• Familiarity with networking concepts including VLANs, overlays, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation and orchestration tools.• Understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management) within managed services environments.• Experience with containers and Kubernetes/OpenShift is an advantage.• Strong communication, documentation, and customer-facing skills.• Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.• Location: Riyadh - Saudi Arabia - Onsite