Site Reliability Engineer (Private Cloud / Virtualization)
Cisco is transforming its platforms to run the next generation of cloud-native and multi-cloud services. This role offers a superb opportunity to transform how infrastructure platforms are developed and managed with full software automation.
This team is responsible for building, deploying and managing a large enterprise grade private cloud infrastructure within Cisco data center, which caters to Cisco’s “Business Critical” applications available both internally and externally. The platform provides a very close public cloud experience to Cisco employees and at the same time is highly available with self-healing, full lifecycle monitoring, and management capabilities.
Who you will work with
You will be working within the Cloud Infrastructure Engineering team that designs and develops Hybrid-Cloud compute platforms and capabilities that are crucial to keeping Cisco's critical business applications and processes available.
What you’ll Do
You will be a member of a software & site reliability engineering team that develops tools and integrations for a portfolio of cloud infrastructure services supporting Cisco’s critical business operations.
As a SRE (Private Cloud / Virtualization) with extensive experience in enterprise-level private cloud setups, you will join a dynamic and agile team of talented engineers focused on developing and deploying platform automation and tools for on-premises (OpenStack/BareMetal) cloud infrastructure. Proven experience with KVM, virtualization, Python, Ansible & AI skills is essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
The individual will develop and deliver software to enhance the functionality, reliability, availability, and manageability of applications and cloud platforms using a DevOps model for on-premise solution built on Bare Metal Servers or on OpenStack.
They will ensure the quality, performance, robustness, and scalability of services, automate development processes through CI/CD pipelines, and champion Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) practices. Additionally, they will apply global IT infrastructure knowledge to develop standard solutions, evaluate new technologies, and engage cross-functional teams to solve problems or add business value.
The role also includes setting and measuring SLOs for infrastructure, creating monitoring and logging features, and influencing technology decisions and policies.
Required Skills and Experience:
8+ years of IT experience; 5+ years of relevant experience in Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure.
Solid cloud infrastructure background and operational, fixing , problem-solving experience especially in RHEL KVM environments.
Software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, packaging, deployment, upgrade and support.
Extensive experience in RHEL KVM virtualization, including configuring and optimizing virtual machines, networking, and high availability.
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or CentOS build, development, and operations.
Strong software development experience in Python, with proven experience in Ansible for configuration management.
OpenStack operations experience; a
bility to write patches for OpenStack in python and contribute to community.
Experience with software-defined storage with Ceph or other cloud-based storage. Hypervisor technologies including KVM
Experience in building and maintaining code distribution through automated pipelines Software-defined network technologies including OVS, OVN, NFV, etc. IaaC experience – Terraform, Ansible, Git, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Helm, ArgoCD, Conjur/Vault
Experience in deploying and managing (IaaS) infrastructure in Private/Public Cloud using OpenStack.
Non-Technical Requirements:
Agile software development practices.
Work with geographically distributed teams.
Understand IT processes, including Design, implementation, and Operations.
Ambitious, able and willing to help where help is needed
Able to build relationships, be culturally sensitive, have goal alignment, have learning agility
Ready to rock and build an amazing product
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of IT experience with 5+ years relevant in Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure
- Extensive experience in RHEL KVM virtualization and RHEL/CentOS build, development, and operations
- Strong software development experience in Python
- Proven experience with Ansible for configuration management
- OpenStack operations experience and ability to write patches for OpenStack (Python)
- Experience with software-defined storage such as Ceph
- Experience with software-defined networking technologies (OVS, OVN, NFV)
- IaC and tooling experience: Terraform, Ansible, Git, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Helm, ArgoCD, Conjur/Vault
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated code distribution
- Experience deploying and managing IaaS infrastructure in Private/Public Cloud using OpenStack and bare metal servers
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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