About this opportunity
We are hiring a Senior Technical Lead for Private Cloud Operations, a senior hands-on leader who balances deep technical ownership with people and stakeholder leadership, contributing significantly to both technical execution and team direction.
This position offers a chance to work on advanced private cloud infrastructures, focusing on OpenStack administration, Linux systems management, and automation-driven efficiencies. You will be part of a high-performing team, collaborating closely to deliver seamless, secure, and high-availability cloud solutions. The role also demands building strong customer relationships and ensuring operational excellence according to established standards.
What you will do
• Carry out OpenStack cloud administration: performance tuning, troubleshooting, resource optimisation, availability zone configuration, tenant management, and host aggregation.• Install, configure, monitor, and optimise Linux systems (physical and virtual), including kernel tuning, LVM management, and implementing advanced security measures.• Manage and maintain RHEL, Ubuntu, and CentOS operating systems with smooth upgrade processes.• Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols and services such as TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, VXLAN, routing, DNS, DHCP, bridging, and IP Tables.• Operate hardware management interfaces like iLO, iDRAC, and CIMC efficiently.• Perform CEPH storage management tasks including OSD operations and cluster flag adjustments.• Leverage automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) for provisioning and configuration management.• Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python to enhance operational quality.• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes.• Ensure compliance with SLAs, ITSM guidelines, and industry best practices.• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored cloud solutions and maintain positive client relationships.
You will bring
• At least 7 years of professional experience with private cloud technologies, especially OpenStack and Linux administration.• Red Hat OpenStack certification along with RHCSA and RHCE.• Strong Linux administration expertise including OS optimisation and troubleshooting.• Proficiency in automation scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools.• Working knowledge of SDN, NFV concepts, and microservices/container orchestration platforms.• Advanced networking knowledge covering configuration, troubleshooting, and optimisation.• Hardware interface management experience across enterprise systems.• CEPH storage operational skills.• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, fostering strong customer engagement.• Problem-solving acumen, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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