Infrastructure Support Engineer - OpenStack

United StatesOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$180,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

L2
OpenStack
Unix/Linux
OpenStack Neutron
OpenStack Ironic
KVM
Proxmox
SOPs

Nice to have

cloud-native technologies
container orchestration
Kubernetes
infrastructure automation
Ansible
Terraform

Role summary

Seeking an Infrastructure Support Engineer (L2) with a passion for cloud infrastructure and open-source platforms to join a System Engineering function. This role is crucial for establishing a follow-the-sun operational model, providing coverage for live services. Responsibilities include monitoring, triaging, and resolving complex L2 incidents in Unix/Linux and OpenStack environments, providing platform support for compute, networking, and virtualization (OpenStack Neutron, Ironic), and creating/updating SOPs and runbooks. The ideal candidate has proven Linux/Unix systems administration experience, hands-on OpenStack experience, virtualization exposure (KVM, Proxmox), and an analytical mindset. Nice-to-haves include Kubernetes and infrastructure automation tooling (Ansible, Terraform, scripting). The company offers a competitive package, flexibility, and a progression plan towards Senior Systems Architect.

About The Role

We are seeking an Infrastructure Support Engineer with a passion for cloud infrastructure and open-source platforms to join our expanding System Engineering function. This role is pivotal in establishing our follow-the-sun operational model, providing critical coverage for live services during regional operational windows.

As an Infrastructure Support Engineer, you will be the front-line shield for our production environments. You will ensure platform stability, mitigate incidents, and collaborate with both incoming US Senior Engineers and our EMEA-based strategic development teams. This position offers a distinct, accelerated progression plan designed to transition you into a Senior Systems Architect over time.

What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

Live Service Operations: Monitor, triage, and resolve complex Level 2 (L2) incidents across our Unix/Linux and OpenStack cloud environments to safeguard customer SLAs.

Platform Support: Provide hands-on operational support and maintenance across compute, networking, and virtualization layers, specifically focusing on OpenStack Neutron (SDN) and OpenStack Ironic (bare-metal provisioning).

Follow-the-Sun Coverage: Operate effectively within a rotating shift framework to maintain seamless system reliability during non-EMEA hours, paving the way for future APAC systems onboarding.

Knowledge Management: Convert real-time troubleshooting insights into structural capital by creating, refining, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical runbooks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with incoming US-based Senior Engineers and handle structured escalations to EMEA core tooling developers when deep code mutations are required.

About You (Requirements)

Linux/Unix Systems Administration: Proven commercial experience managing and troubleshooting Linux-based infrastructure at scale.

OpenStack Core Competency: Hands-on experience working with or maintaining OpenStack ecosystems in production or large-scale staging environments.

Virtualisation Insights: Practical exposure to hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Proxmox).

Analytical Triage Mindset: A methodical, right-first-time approach to incident investigation, performance bottlenecks, and root-cause analysis.

Communication & Documentation: Excellent English communication skills, with a proactive approach to technical writing and knowledge sharing.

Nice to Have

Exposure to cloud-native technologies and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

Familiarity with infrastructure automation tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Python/Bash scripting).

What We Can Offer You

Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.

Human-First Flexibility: We trust Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

A dynamic progression plan tailored specifically to your ambitions, with explicit mentorship towards Senior Engineering paths.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range$100,000—$180,000 USD

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