Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Cloud Engineer to join our UNIX Server Operations team. This critical role bridges the gap between traditional UNIX Server operations and modern cloud-native delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our UNIX infrastructure while leading efforts in cloud migration, CI/CD automation, and secure lifecycle management.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in UNIX Server administration and a proven track record of migrating and modernizing legacy workloads into Azure. They leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automated pipelines to drive operational efficiency across a hybrid cloud environment.
Required Skills and Education- Experience: 12+ years of experience in UNIX Server Operations and Cloud Automation with HS Diploma, or 10+ years with AA, OR 8+ years with BS. Or equivalent experience.
- Cloud Expertise: Proven experience designing and maintaining Cloud DevOps pipelines and hands-on experience with Azure services such as App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Azure Monitor.
- Automation Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in scripting languages (Python, Puppet, Ruby, REST, etc.), CI/CD principles, DevSecOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies including ARM, Bicep, and Terraform.
- Endpoint Management: Practical experience using IaC-based configuration-management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef) to ensure consistent, automated system configuration.
- UNIX Administration: In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Security Policies.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to assess complex problems, perform root-cause analysis on pipeline/system failures, and manage critical incidents.
- Independence: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, balance multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.
- Hands on experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, etc).
Preferred Skills and Education- Azure or AWS Certifications including Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer, AWS Solution Architect Professional, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Developer or other related certifications.
- Experience with CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 or similar compliance frameworks.
- Experience maintaining endpoint consistency in a Hybrid Cloud environment.
- Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet, Ansible or Chef.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, and VLAN segmentation.
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This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
