Direct Recruit Agency, LLC ยท 4 months ago
VP, Linux Cloud Engineer w/Openshift /AKS
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expDirect Recruit Agency, LLC is a leading technology company that provides innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes, focusing on cloud computing and open source technologies. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Cloud Engineer to join their Cloud Infrastructure team, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Staffing & Recruiting
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 the cloud, ensuring best practices are followed and architecture is compliant with company standards
Qualification
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
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible work schedule and remote work options
Opportunities for career growth and development
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and projects
Company
Direct Recruit Agency, LLC
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase