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OpenStack VDI Engineer / Architect

MetroSys Inc

Position Overview

MetroSys is seeking a highly skilled OpenStack VDI Engineer / Architect to design, build, and scale virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments capable of supporting thousands of concurrent users . This role will focus on architecting high-performance, resilient, and cost-efficient virtualization platforms using OpenStack and related technologies.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on-capable of designing large-scale environments while also leading implementation, optimization, and operational best practices.Key Responsibilities
  • Architect and deploy large-scale VDI solutions using OpenStack and associated virtualization technologies.
  • Design infrastructure to support thousands of concurrent virtual desktop users with high availability and performance.
  • Build and optimize compute, storage, and networking layers for VDI workloads.
  • Develop scalable architectures for multi-tenant or enterprise environments.
  • Integrate VDI platforms with identity management, security controls, and access policies.
  • Optimize performance for graphics, latency, and user experience across distributed environments.
  • Automate provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management using scripting and orchestration tools.
  • Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to align architecture with business requirements.
  • Provide documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational runbooks.
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in virtualization, cloud infrastructure, or VDI engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with OpenStack (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Horizon, etc.).
  • Proven experience designing and deploying large-scale VDI environments .
  • Deep understanding of compute, storage (Ceph or similar), and networking architectures.
  • Experience supporting high user concurrency (thousands of sessions).
  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems and virtualization technologies (KVM preferred).
  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with GPU virtualization or high-performance graphics workloads.
  • Familiarity with alternative VDI platforms (VMware Horizon, Citrix) for comparative design.
  • Experience in service provider, enterprise, or multi-tenant environments.
  • Knowledge of identity and access solutions (LDAP, Active Directory integration).
  • Experience in regulated industries or high-security environments.
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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