Consultant - Cloud Operations

About us

Join us at Orange Business!

We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.

Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About the role

Lead the maintenance and enhancement of Kubernetes clusters to ensure exceptional cloud service performance and reliability, using automation and collaboration to solve technical challenges and support critical deployments.

• Maintain and upgrade Kubernetes clusters to ensure stability and performance.
• Monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and system metrics to proactively address issues.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications in cloud environments using best practices.
• Troubleshoot containers, networking, and service issues to minimize downtime.
• Participate in incident response and contribute to on-call activities as required.
• Document configurations, processes, and operational procedures clearly for team use.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to support deployment and reliability efforts.
• Automate routine operational tasks through scripting and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.

About you

You bring hands-on experience with container technologies like Docker and Podman and have managed Kubernetes/OpenShift or similar platforms. Proficient in Linux system administration and familiar with server infrastructure and networking concepts, you apply scripting skills to automate environments. Your background includes managing high-availability systems and disaster recovery scenarios, complemented by knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and cloud security best practices. Your professional skills:

• Proven experience utilizing Docker and Podman technologies for container management.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Rancher clusters, including upgrading and monitoring.
• Strong Linux system administration skills with hands-on mastery of OpenStack and KVM virtualization.
• Comprehensive understanding of server infrastructure components from providers like HPE and Dell.
• Knowledgeable in networking concepts such as VPNs, DNS, load balancing, routing, and firewall configuration.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python to automate infrastructure tasks.
• Familiarity with high-availability setups and disaster recovery planning within cloud environments.
• Experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, favoring Terraform, to provision and manage resources.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery activities.
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and cloud security best practices.
• Proficient in Git version control for managing code and configuration artifacts.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox and Nutanix enhances operational flexibility.
• Knowledge of VMware environments adds value to virtualization and cloud operations capabilities.
• Competent in monitoring toolsets including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to track system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), RHCSA, RHCE, or LFCS are desirable.

Your soft skills:

• Demonstrates effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Communicates technical information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Exhibits persistence in addressing technical challenges and delivering consistent outcomes.
• Manages time efficiently to handle tasks with shifting priorities and defined deadlines.
• Approaches problem-solving with a methodical and solution-oriented mindset.

Join Orange as a Consultant - Cloud Operations and contribute to building resilient, innovative cloud environments that drive the company’s digital transformation. In this role, you will engage in challenging projects that leverage your technical expertise and adaptability, while working within a collaborative and supportive environment focused on professional growth and knowledge sharing.

What we offer

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional Development: Training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only your skills matter