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iPeople Infosystems LLC

OpenStack Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.50 - $74/hr

Role: OpenStack Engineer Location : Hybrid to nearby Infosys office Position: Long Term Contract Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled OpenStack Engineer with strong expertise in cloud ...

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Damco Solutions

Openstack Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Damco Solutions is a company specializing in cloud solutions, and they are seeking an Openstack Engineer to deploy and manage OpenStack environments. The role involves implementing Ceph environments ...

USM

Openstack Engineer

Wilmington, DE

Openstack Engineer Location: Wilmington, DE Duration: 1+ year contract - MUST DO A "MEET AND GREET" IN PERSON AFTER THE TECHNICAL INTERVIEW - MUST HAVE o 5 years of experience with cloud to ...

Stem Xpert

Openstack Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

... engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each clients ... Perform deep development/enhancement of OpenStack components [Cinder, Swift, Image, Horizon ...

Mirantis

Principal OpenStack Engineer (Post-Sales)

The Principal OpenStack Engineer (Post-Sales) is a senior, customer-facing technical role within Customer Success, dedicated to a small portfolio of Mirantis's most strategic accounts. The focus of ...

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Canonical

Software Engineer - OpenStack

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

We are hiring a Software Engineer for our OpenStack Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, and OpenStack. Come build a ...

1 point system

Openstack Java Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$49.50 - $64.25/hr

OpenStack Developer role with strong focus on integrations and data pipelines. Team will work on integrating external tools and enterprise financial systems. Resource will lead data pipeline ...

Sonsoft Inc

Openstack Developer

Irving, TX · On-site

Exposure to Openstack networking (neutron) via both GRE & VXLAN At least one practical use case implementation of Service function chaining and ODL integration with Openstack Exposure to Opendaylight ...

Sonsoft Inc

Openstack Developer

Irving, TX

Exposure to Openstack networking (neutron) via both GRE & VXLAN At least one practical use case implementation of Service function chaining and ODL integration with Openstack Exposure to Opendaylight ...

Five9

Senior OpenStack DevOps Engineer

San Ramon, CA

$121K - $164K/yr

... s Engineer to architect, implement, and support our community-driven OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructure. You will be directly responsible for ensuring the scalability, resilience ...

Five9

Senior OpenStack DevOps Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$108K - $147K/yr

... s Engineer to architect, implement, and support our community-driven OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructure. You will be directly responsible for ensuring the scalability, resilience ...

Five9

Senior OpenStack DevOps Engineer

$111K - $151K/yr

... s Engineer to architect, implement, and support our community-driven OpenStack-based private cloud infrastructure. You will be directly responsible for ensuring the scalability, resilience ...

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How much do openstack engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for openstack engineer in the United States is $47.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an OpenStack Engineer?

An OpenStack Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in deploying, configuring, managing, and maintaining OpenStack cloud environments. OpenStack is an open-source platform used for building and managing public and private clouds. These engineers ensure the cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and performs optimally, often working with other teams to integrate OpenStack with existing systems. They may also handle troubleshooting, upgrades, and automation of cloud operations to support organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OpenStack Engineer?

To thrive as an OpenStack Engineer, you need strong expertise in cloud computing, Linux system administration, networking, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with OpenStack components, orchestration tools like Ansible, and certifications such as Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help engineers collaborate with teams and resolve complex issues efficiently. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure reliable design, deployment, and management of scalable cloud infrastructure.

What are some common challenges OpenStack Engineers face when managing large-scale cloud environments?

OpenStack Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining high availability across distributed systems, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and ensuring seamless upgrades without service disruptions. Managing resource allocation efficiently and securing multi-tenant environments are also frequent concerns. Collaboration with development, security, and operations teams is essential to address these challenges and keep the OpenStack infrastructure running smoothly.

What is the difference between Openstack Engineer vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectOpenstack EngineerCloud Engineer
Required CertificationsOpenStack certifications, Linux, networkingAWS, Azure, Google Cloud certifications, Linux, networking
Work EnvironmentData centers, private cloud environmentsPublic cloud platforms, hybrid environments
Industry UsageTelecom, large enterprises with private cloudsVarious industries using public or hybrid clouds
Common Search IntentImplementing and managing OpenStack cloud infrastructureDesigning and managing cloud solutions across platforms

Openstack Engineers focus on deploying and maintaining private cloud environments using OpenStack technology, often within data centers or enterprise settings. Cloud Engineers have a broader scope, working across multiple cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and designing scalable cloud solutions. While both roles require cloud and Linux knowledge, Openstack Engineers specialize in OpenStack-specific skills, whereas Cloud Engineers work with various cloud services to meet organizational needs.

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Infographic showing various Openstack Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,940 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

OpenStack Engineer

iPeople Infosystems LLC

Dallas, TX • On-site

$55.50 - $74/hr

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Job description

Role: OpenStack Engineer

Location : Hybrid to nearby Infosys office
Position: Long Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled OpenStack Engineer with strong expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure automation and Linux systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with OpenStack environments along with solid scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code capabilities to support scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure.
  • Administered core OpenStack services such as Nova, Neutron, Cinder, and Keystone.
  • Hands-on experience creating and managing instances, images, flavors, security groups, networks, storage, and other OpenStack components.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments and configuration using Ansible and Terraform.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash.
  • Manage and administer Linux-based systems across development, staging, and production environments.
  • Support, troubleshoot and optimize OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, etc.).
  • Maintain documentation for operational procedures and system architecture.

Required Technical Skills

Category

Skills

Cloud Platform

Strong experience with OpenStack

Configuration Management

Hands-on expertise with Ansible

Infrastructure as Code

Experience with Terraform

Operating Systems

Strong Linux administration skills

Programming/Scripting

Python and Bash scripting

DevOps Practices

CI/CD concepts and automation

Version Control

Git

Mandatory Skills

  • OpenStack (core services administration & troubleshooting)
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Linux (strong system administration experience)
  • Python and/or Bash scripting

Good to Have

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools
  • CI/CD pipeline experience (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Cloud platform exposure (AWS/Azure is a plus)
  • Strong troubleshooting and production support experience

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