Senior Staff Engineer - Atlanta, United States - GEICO

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locations

Chevy Chase, MD

San Diego, CA

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

San Francisco, CA

time type

Full time

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Position Description
As a

Senior Staff

OpenStack

Engineer

in our Hardware Engineering team

, you will spearhead the

design,

development, deployment, and management of our advanced private cloud systems. This role requires an individual who can innovate, propose, and deliver robust technology solutions,

leveraging

extensive experience in hardware automation, server management, and large-scale system design. You will be pivotal in transitioning

objectives

into operational realities, contributing significantly to the organization's growth and success in the

private

cloud space.
Position

Responsibilities
As a

Senior Staff

Engineer

,


you will:
Lead the architecture, implementation

, and ongoing management of scalable and robust private clouds using OpenStack and

MaaS

Develop automation processes for provisioning, configuring, and managing bare metal servers in a large-scale

environment

Conduct comprehensive performance analysis and optimization of

Metal and Cloud

environments, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and integration with

private cloud

initiatives.

Collaborate with internal teams to design and improve tools that automate and streamline infrastructure deployment and

operations

Contribute high-quality, well-documented code, with a commitment to

OpenSource

community development

practices

Collaborate on the strategy and implementation of data protection, disaster recovery, and security protocols across all

private cloud

infrastructures.

Drive continuous improvement by staying updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of the system

architecture

Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions

Focus on multiple areas and provide leadership to the engineering

teams

Utilize programming languages like Python, C# or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and

services

Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across

teams

Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and insight related to cloud infrastructure and best practices in system

management

Qualifications
Proficiency

in working with OpenStack components and

services

Proficiency

in working with

KVM and Metal as a Service

platforms

and

services

Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex IT solutions on a large

scale

Strong skills in scripting and automation using Python and Go

Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IAC) methodologies, particularly using

Terraform

Expertise

in utilizing Ansible for configuration management and

deployment

Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, including system administration and scripting

Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security (TCP/IP, HTTP, load balancing, etc

.)

Experience with

Operating Systems design

,

deployment

and debugging

especially

in Linux

and Windows

operating

environments

Hands

on experience with

configuring and integration of cloud storage technologies such as fiber channel storage, SAN,

Software Defined Storage like

Ceph

, MINIO etc

.

Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a proven

track record

of overcoming technical

challenges

Effective communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external

partners

Required

Experience
6

year

s

in a similar role, with a focus on OpenStack

cloud

environments and hardware automation

6

years

of

p

roven experience in designing, deploying, and managing large-scale private

clouds

5

years

of

hands-on experience in systems/server management

working with

technologies

like

Redfish, BMC, and IPMI

standards

5

years of experience

integrating and configuring cloud storage solutions such as direct attached storage, Storage Area Network (SAN), JBOD/JBOD

5

years of e

xperience

working with

security protocols and products:
Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth

4years

of

experience in a collaborative development environment,

utilizing

modern software development

methodologies

4years

scripting/

coding experience in one of the following languages: C/C+development, Bash, Python or GO

4years of experience

in developing and

maintaining

large scale, high-availability

systems

4years of s

olid history of engaging with

OpenSource

communities, with contributions to projects, forums, or

discussions

Desired

Experience
10

years of professional software development experience

8years of experience with systems architecture and design

6years of experience in open-source frameworks

4

years of experience working with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud

service

3

years of

technical leadership

experience

Education
Bachelor's degree in

C

omputer

S

cience

, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary
$110, $261,500.00 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.


Benefits:
As an Associate, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program * to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company.

This applies to all applicants and associates.

GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability.

We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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