Linux Cloud Engineer
A financial firm is looking for a Linux Cloud Engineer w/Openshift / AKS to join their team in Charlotte, NC. Compensation: $150-195k Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage container orchestration platforms using OpenShift and AKS.
- Administer and optimize Linux-based systems in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible Automation Platform.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, and GitOps workflows.
- Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Implement security best practices for containerized workloads and cloud environments.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to strategic cloud initiatives.
- Assist with migrations to cloud, ensuring best practices are followed and architecture is compliant with company standards.
Qualifications: Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of professional experience in Linux system administration and cloud engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS in production environments.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD).
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Linux Administration: Deep expertise in RHEL environment.
- Container Platforms: 3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS.
- Automation: Proficiency with Ansible, Ansible Tower/AAP, and scripting (Bash, Python).
- Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, Helm, and GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
- CI/CD: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Cloud Platforms: Strong knowledge of Azure, with exposure to AWS or GCP a plus.
- Monitoring & Logging: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, and Azure Monitor.
- Security: Understanding of container security, RBAC, network policies, and compliance frameworks.
- Networking: Solid grasp of Kubernetes networking, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and ingress controllers.
Preferred:
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Kubernetes Service Specialist.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus.
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