OpenStack/OpenShift Consultant

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking an OpenStack/OpenShift Consultant for a 3 month contract role with a client of ours located in Vancouver.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the architecture and migration approach for transitioning Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP) 17.1 to Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift (RHOSO) 18.0, covering high availability, networking, storage, security, authentication, RBAC, and TLS.
• Advise on OpenShift bare-metal deployment, GitOps configuration management, adoption of the existing OpenStack data plane and Ceph storage, and ongoing scaling and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance during lab deployment and validation, reviewing and refining customer-developed implementation procedures to ensure a reliable and repeatable migration approach.
• Oversee phased implementation across two QA and two production sites, providing technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and architectural oversight throughout the rollout.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on expertise with Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP), ideally version 17.1, and experience with Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift (RHOSO), ideally version 18.0.
• Proven experience with Red Hat OpenShift architecture and bare-metal deployments, including high availability, GitOps, networking, security, and platform operations.
• Solid knowledge of OpenStack data plane adoption, Ceph storage integration, and migration strategies for existing OpenStack environments.
• Strong consulting and communication skills, with the ability to advise on architecture, review technical procedures, transfer knowledge, and oversee complex implementations across multiple environments.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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