Senior OpenStack Cloud Engineer

Data Center Headhunter | Field Service | Critical Power | Cx | Qa/Qc

Location: On-Site | St. George UT and Boise

A nationally recognized, growth-stage data-center provider is modernizing its private-cloud footprint and needs a hands‑on leader to own all things Open Stack. In this high-impact role you will shape the architecture, automation, and day-to-day operations of multi-region clusters that power mission‑critical customer workloads. You will join an expert team that values innovation, mentorship, and continuous improvement while enjoying the resources of a well‑founded organization that rewards technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, deploy, and optimize highly available Open Stack clouds across multiple sites, continually improving performance, scalability, and security.
• Administer core Open Stack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone), integrating compute, networking, and storage with data‑center hardware.
• Design infrastructure‑as‑code workflows using Ansible, Terraform, and Python to streamline provisioning, patching, and DR testing.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting, analyze performance trends, and drive capacity‑planning initiatives.
• Champion security best practices including RBAC, secrets management, and compliance hardening.
• Lead incident response, troubleshoot complex issues spanning hardware, virtualization, and network layers, and coordinate vendor escalations.
• Produce clear run‑books, diagrams, and change‑control documentation to support operational excellence and audit readiness.
• Mentor cloud engineers, share knowledge through code reviews and workshops, and foster a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation covering three data‑center regions.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in cloud or infrastructure engineering roles, with 3+ years running Open Stack in production.
• Deep Linux administration skills (Ubuntu, RHEL, or similar) and solid networking fundamentals (routing, VLANs, firewalls).
• Proficiency with automation / scripting (Ansible, Python) and infrastructure‑as‑code tooling (Terraform or equivalent).
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization and container ecosystems (KVM, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Track record of improving system reliability, performance, and security in 24×7 environments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and customer‑facing communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable experience.
• Bonus points for Open Stack or Linux certifications, SDN/NFV knowledge, or experience integrating Kubernetes with Open Stack.

Why Join

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus program.
• Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match from day one.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and a collaborative, on‑site culture.
• Direct influence on cloud strategy at a rapidly scaling data‑center organization.
• Career growth path into principal engineering or leadership roles.

Ready to accelerate your cloud career?

Apply today to learn how this role can take you to the next level.