Open Systems Technologies · 1 day ago
Linux Cloud Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expOpen Systems Technologies is a financial firm seeking a Linux Cloud Engineer to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The role involves designing, deploying, and managing container orchestration platforms, administering Linux systems, and automating infrastructure provisioning while collaborating with DevOps teams.
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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
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
Deep expertise in RHEL environment
3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS
Proficiency with Ansible, Ansible Tower/AAP, and scripting (Bash, Python)
Experience with Terraform, Helm, and GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux)
Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
Strong knowledge of Azure, with exposure to AWS or GCP a plus
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, and Azure Monitor
Understanding of container security, RBAC, network policies, and compliance frameworks
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
Company
Open Systems Technologies
Open Systems Technologies provides smart staffing solutions.
201-500 employees
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