{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e4f39fb96653bfd3ac6370c6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4f39fb96653bfd3ac6370c6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4f39fb96653bfd3ac6370c6","title":"Openstack Infrastructure Engineer (Need some Python programming and Networking background)- 100% REMOTE - Contract role","description":"Openstack Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – OpenStack, SDN, OVN & VyOS. Neutron and Nova, Programming exp (Python, Bash, Java, Golang)Work Arrangement: [Remote/Hybrid/Onsite]Employment Type: Contract / Full-TimeJob OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastrcuture Engineer with strong expertise in OpenStack networking, OVN, VyOS, and advanced network virtualization. The ideal candidate will work on improving network performance, scalability, reliability, and security across cloud networking environments.The role involves OVN optimization, zero-downtime data-plane upgrades, advanced routing, network services, and kernel-level distributed firewall implementation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead OVN networking enhancements focused on performance optimization and zero-data-plane-downtime upgrades.Improve network scalability, error reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities.Work on OpenStack Neutron networking, including Quality of Service (QoS).Implement and support VyOS BGP routing and advanced networking capabilities.Provide advanced networking support using VyOS, including:Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)VPN-as-a-Service (VPNaaS)Network Address Translation (NAT)Layer 4–Layer 7 Load BalancingSupport NSX-T-style advanced networking functionality.Work on kernel-level distributed firewall architecture and implementation.Troubleshoot complex data-plane, routing, connectivity, and network performance issues.Required Technical SkillsCloud & Virtualization Platforms: OpenStack (Neutron, Nova, Metadata Service), OpenStack Ansible, KVM/QEMU, DevStackSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN): Open vSwitch (OVS), Open Virtual Network (OVN), OpenFlow, SDN ControllersOverlay & Encapsulation: VxLAN, GENEVE, VLAN (802.1Q)L2/L3 Protocols & Data Center: BGP, EVPN, OSPF, ECMP, VRRP, IPv4/IPv6, ARP/NDP, Ethernet (802.3), STP/RSTP, L3 CLOS, LACP, MCT/vLAGCloud-Native & Telemetry: Kubernetes, Docker, Kubernetes Controllers, Operator SDK, CRDs, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, Kafka, NumaflowSecurity & Packet Inspection: IPsec (IKEv2, ESP), IPTables/Netfilter, NFTables, ConntrackDevOps, Automation & Languages: Golang (Go), Python, C, Vagrant, Ansible, Linux CLI, Bash, CI/CD (Jenkins, Git), OpenAPI / REST APIsStrong experience with OpenStack networking and Neutron.Hands-on experience with OVN (Open Virtual Network).Experience with VyOS routing and networking.Strong understanding of BGP routing protocols.Preferred QualificationsExperience with VMware NSX-T or similar network virtualization platforms.Experience with zero-downtime network upgrades.Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud networking and data-plane environments.Experience designing and supporting large-scale distributed networking infrastructure.Thanks & Best RegardsPiyush Sharma eMail: Psharma@ishift.net | www.ishift.net 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 1452Scottsdale, Arizona 85251","company":"Ishift","rawCompany":"ishift","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-15T07:08:04.277Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Openstack Infrastructure Engineer (Need some Python programming and Networking background)- 100% REMOTE - Contract role","description":"Openstack Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – OpenStack, SDN, OVN & VyOS. 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