Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Shape the next-generation of Cloud Infrastructure

Location
Upper Midwest, US
Type
Full-time
Department
Platform Engineering
Work Location
Remote
Travel
Up to 10%
Experience
5+ years

The Opportunity

We’re launching a next-generation IaaS/Cloud Infrastructure platform and are in need of passionate, experienced and hands-on cloud infrastructure architects who can shape and provide operational direction over our public cloud platform and supporting our early growth. This position offers an opportunity to join with equity potential, and to work in an environment focused on high-performance, cutting-edge open source technologies surrounding cloud and GPU-accelerated computing.

Ideal Candidate

We’re searching for a well rounded candidate with expertise in operating large-scale distributed IT systems focused at providing IT infrastructure as a Service. This role establishes additional technical foundation for our platform, provides direction on platform growth and direction, accelerates growth while maximizing service quality and revenue and sets the foundation for our cloud platforms operations and growth over time.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure and Ceph storage platform
Evaluate existing infrastructure and systems to identify opportunites for performance or security improvements, or cost optimization.
Develop automation and enhance our existing infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, OpenTofu, etc.
Write and maintain Python scripts for infrastructure automation and tooling
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for consistent and error-free infrastructure deployment
Provide technical leadership and mentorship in cloud infrastructure best practices
Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection
Ensure compiance, high availability, scalability, and base security of cloud infrastructure
Collaborate closely with other internal teams to develop new services/offerings and nurture potential client opportunities.

Qualifications

Strong background in Linux systems design, implementation and administration
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems engineer or similar roles
Expertise in OpenStack deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Nova, Neutron, Magnum, Ironic
Experience with Ceph in an OpenStack environment
Proficient in infrastructure automation using Ansible
Proficiency with Python and Shell scripting
Expertise using containers and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Proven experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies
Understanding of infrastructure security best practices

Required Technical Skills

  • Cloud Platform - OpenStack cloud platform
  • Storage - Ceph Storage platform
  • Configuration Management - Ansible, Semaphore
  • Programming - Python
  • Public cloud - AWS, Azure, or Google
  • Version control - Git
  • CI/CD tools - Gitlab
  • Operating systems - Ubuntu, Debian, Windows Server

Standout Qualities

  • Experience using Kolla-Ansible for OpenStack
  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability tools
  • Knowledge of Veeam in a service provider environment
  • Experience with software-defined networking concepts
  • Relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
  • Experience supporting Nvidia server GPUs with Linux / vGPUs
  • Contributions to open source projects

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary with equity participation (structure discussed during offer)
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • HSA eligibility
  • Paid time off and company holidays

About Gozunga

Join our mission

Our Mission

Gozunga Cloud was founded to give growing businesses an alternative to the major cloud providers — enterprise-grade infrastructure, including hosted AI workloads, without the cost and complexity of the hyperscalers. We're an OpenStack-based platform with a growing base of paying customers and a fast-growing pipeline of prospective clients in active trials.

Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we're an early-stage, hands-on team where your work has a direct and visible impact on the company's growth.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies
  • Small team with big impact
  • Direct influence on product development
  • Collaborative, learning-focused culture

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Gozunga is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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