DevOps Architect

OpenStack expertise: deployed, managed, and optimized at scale Cloud platforms: 5+ years hands-on with AWS, Azure, GCP Networking wizardry: TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls Automation chops: GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, orchestration experience Systems mastery: Advanced Linux + Windows Active Directory Experience: 4+ years in DevOps/SRE/Infrastructure roles Experience: 2+ years in senior/architect-level positions Track record: Large-scale infrastructure projects, cost optimization, migrations, high-availability, disaster recovery Mindset: Proactive problem-solver who challenges requirements and suggests smarter approaches Bonus: Cybersecurity background (pen testing, vuln research, offensive/defensive labs) Bonus: Monitoring/observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Bonus: Contributions to open source or technical writing Bonus: Familiarity with OffSec’s training platforms and methodology

Architect complex, multi-tier deployment environments using OpenStack Build scalable, hybrid cloud + on-prem environments Reduce costs while boosting performance and resiliency Design secure hosting networks and topologies Set standards, patterns, and best practices for lab deployment Create deployment pipelines for rapid lab spin-up Implement static IPs and network isolation Optimize lab speed, scale, and efficiency Enable collaborative and private lab sessions Partner with Platform and Content Engineers Mentor teams and propose smarter solutions Drive Infrastructure-as-Code adoption and automation Spot optimization opportunities Design GitLab CI/CD pipelines Build automation frameworks (Terraform, CloudFormation) Create self-service tools for engineers Implement robust monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery Own and optimize OpenStack Strategically leverage AWS, Azure, and GCP Execute cost optimization strategies and enforce governance policies Secure and standardize across all virtualization layers Deliver fast, reliable backup and snapshot strategies Design advanced network architectures (VPNs, VLANs, SDN) Implement segmentation and security controls Configure load balancers, firewalls, and network appliances Build monitoring and traffic analysis solutions Ensure labs are isolated, secure, and performant