# Infrastructure Engineer - Core Infrastructure

**Company:** [Kraken](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/kraken)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Openstack, Ceph, Linux, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, Go, TCP/IP, DNS, Tls, Pki, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Azure
**Posted:** 2026-08-10

> Operates and scales Kraken’s core infrastructure platforms, with a focus on OpenStack, Ceph, Linux, distributed systems, and automation. The role requires 3+ years of infrastructure or software engineering experience and supports reliable compute and storage services across cloud and on-premises environments.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Operate and evolve OpenStack platform components, including compute (Nova), networking (Neutron), and provisioning (Ironic).
- Learn and support storage systems, including Ceph architecture, operations, and troubleshooting.
- Handle feature requests and support tickets for OpenStack and storage systems.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across the infrastructure stack with senior engineers.
- Understand storage integration through OpenStack Cinder and Kubernetes CSI.
- Build automation and tooling to improve efficiency and reduce operational toil.
- Contribute to operational and troubleshooting documentation and runbooks.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to maintain platform reliability.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as an Infrastructure, Platform, DevOps, Software Engineer, or in a similar role.
- Experience building and maintaining an OpenStack private cloud or Ceph networked storage platform.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.
- Strong Linux systems knowledge, including shell usage, processes, networking basics, file systems, and permissions.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, ports, IP addressing, basic routing, TLS, and PKI concepts.
- Ability to use AI tools and agents such as Claude and OpenAI to deliver business value efficiently.
- Scripting or programming experience with Python, Bash, Go, or similar.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach to resolving compute and storage requests and enabling engineering teams.

## Nice to Have
- Experience running Kubernetes clusters.
- Exposure to AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or on-premises infrastructure.
- Knowledge of Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Experience with storage systems such as Ceph or Rook.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a specific deadline is stated in the posting.

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