Devops Engineer

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As a DevOps Engineer, you will specialize in managing, automating, and optimizing our VMware, cloud and 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, Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure and IBM)  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 and VMware (Kubernetes architecture standard) 
• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

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. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.​ 

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.