MS Core Cloud Specialist-Cloud-2

We are looking for a MS Core and Cloud Specialist CEE/CNIS & SDN Network. You will operate and maintain Telco Cloud infrastructure and software-defined networking, including compute, storage, network, SDN controllers, switches, routers, load balancers and firewalls, supporting virtualized network functions in a 24x7 environment based in Sydney, Australia.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain Ericsson Cloud products such as CEE and CNIS on Linux and OpenStack platforms; Manage and troubleshoot Docker and Kubernetes-based workloads, including Red Hat OpenShift and related enterprise distributions; Maintain hyperscale cloud hardware platforms (Ericsson HDS8000/BSP8100, Dell, HPE) and associated storage solutions (Ceph, ScaleIO, Nexenta); Operate and maintain data-center network infrastructure (Cisco/Juniper switches and routers); Manage and troubleshoot load balancers (e.g. F5, A10) and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, A10); Work with Pluribus Networks and Ericsson SDN (ODL-based) solutions for virtualized and programmable networking; Integrate and support OpenStack/Kubernetes networking (Red Hat, Mirantis and related distributions); Perform configuration, capacity and health checks across compute, storage and network layers; Monitor cloud and network infrastructure using tools such as Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server and Ericsson OMC; Use scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) to streamline operations, deployments and network configuration; Collaborate with cloud, core, network and application teams to ensure stable, resilient, secure and performant environments for virtualized network functions

Requirements

Strong Linux and OpenStack background (e.g. Red Hat, Mirantis); Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes operations, including enterprise distributions such as OpenShift; Expertise in Ericsson Cloud products (CEE, CNIS) and hyperscale hardware platforms (Ericsson HDS8000/BSP8100, Dell, HPE); Good working knowledge of cloud storage products (Ceph, ScaleIO, Nexenta); Strong networking background with hands-on experience on Cisco and Juniper switches and routers; Knowledge of load balancer technologies (F5, A10) and firewall platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, A10); Good working knowledge of SDN solutions (Pluribus, Ericsson SDN/ODL) and their integration with cloud platforms; Familiarity with OpenStack and Kubernetes networking architectures; Familiarity with data-center network technologies (switches, routers, load balancers)

Nice to have

Experience with monitoring tools (Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server, Ericsson OMC); Scripting skills in Bash, Python and Ansible for automation, troubleshooting and diagnostics; Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving mindset and customer-first attitude; Readiness and willingness to work in a 24x7 operations environment